International House of Pancakes - #36-136

1915 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884-1552

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at International House of Pancakes - #36-136, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Hole in or other damage to wall” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Winter Haven restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Small holes in the wall next to the beverage syrup rack. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets on the reach in cooler doors

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket on the floor in the kitchen. The bucket was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. In the kitchen across from the cook line.

14-04-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle on the microwave is soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Several small holes in the wall. Near the beverage syrup rack located next to the ice machine.

36-24-5

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Across from the cook line.

22-08-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher drying pans with a cloth. The manager corrected the employee to let the utensils air dry. Clear pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in water inside the yellow mop bucket. Maintenance supply room. The mop was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

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. 00 ppm. Technician came out and primed the dishwasher and trained the manager to prime the machine. 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. uttermilk batter (50F - Cold Holding); hamburgers (50F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); steak tips (49F - Cold Holding); omelette steak (50F - Cold Holding); pot roast (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Water system not properly disinfected after an interruption in water service or a mandatory boil water notice prior to restarting service. **Warning**

27-07-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. uttermilk batter (50F - Cold Holding); hamburgers (50F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); steak tips (49F - Cold Holding); omelette steak (50F - Cold Holding); pot roast (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Inside the reach in drawers on the cook line. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2025. The current license was printed and displayed. February 1, 2026. **Warning**

50-09-4

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken wrapped clear wrap in pan over chicken fried steak in walk in freezer. Operator removed chicken from over beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator turned containers on cook line face down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The manager cleaned the machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken floor tiles in the kitchen area.

36-17-5

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Disrepair. **Time Extended**

36-17-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was International House of Pancakes - #36-136 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes - #36-136 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes - #36-136?

Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes - #36-136.

How does International House of Pancakes - #36-136 compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

International House of Pancakes - #36-136 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has International House of Pancakes - #36-136's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at International House of Pancakes - #36-136 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at International House of Pancakes - #36-136 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 - #36-136 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes - #36-136 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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