International House of Pancakes # 36-128
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, International House of Pancakes # 36-128 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Sebring average 74, so International House of Pancakes # 36-128 is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap on the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in front of dish machine chipped and broken.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the walk in freezer door making it difficult to close.
14-69-4
82
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over containers of pasteurized eggs in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above the dishwasher soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the establishment.
35B-01-4
78
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pump soap dispenser stored over loose gloves and clean plates at cookline. Manager discarded gloves and moved soap. Observed ecolab spray chemical stored next to and on shelf with oil and single service items. Manager removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing foods without beard gaur.
13-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut wrapped melon stored with unwashed melon in walk-in cooler. Manager placed cut wrapped melon on shelf with ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
64
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill drawer under fryer, (); partially dried tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding); mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) , Operator added ice to quickly cool items and will keep bottom drawer closed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned drop guard. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grill drawer under fryer not at temperature and bottom drawer though not in use does not remain closed causing upper on use drawer to loose temperature.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Manager had lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by inspector via email. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables over individual containers of mashed potatoes and Mac n cheese in walk-in cooler . Manager rearranged items . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods in grill drawer not at temperature of 41F or below. AC repair onsite during inspection. Foods moved to another cooler to cool to 4F within 4 hours and maintain temperature at 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking . Observed butter held on counter with no time mark. Manager timed food **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed well of dish machine reading 50 ppm but dishes reading 25 ppm. Manager called maintenance and opened 3 bay to hand sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed twist off drink in kitchen.manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer not working food slacking. Refrigerator repair onsite during inspection. All ready to eat foods must be date marked because they have thawed.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors with food in grout lines. Walk-in freezer has rusty water emitting from under stainless flooring panels.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout lines receded and floor not easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed scoop holder with slimy water at bottom scoops in contact.
10-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was International House of Pancakes # 36-128 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes # 36-128 on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes # 36-128?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes # 36-128.
How does International House of Pancakes # 36-128 compare to other restaurants in Sebring?
International House of Pancakes # 36-128 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebring average of 74.
Has International House of Pancakes # 36-128's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at International House of Pancakes # 36-128 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at International House of Pancakes # 36-128 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is International House of Pancakes # 36-128 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes # 36-128 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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