International House of Pancakes - 36-147
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, International House of Pancakes - 36-147 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. International House of Pancakes - 36-147 was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust at dinning area.
36-34-5
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Vacuum breaker installed improperly on splitter added to mop sink.
29-07-5
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at server station. Operator stored food containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
82
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near dishmachine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing near dishmachine.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Lean ice bucket not stored inverted near ice machine. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Multiple ceiling tiles shows damage throughout dining area.
36-32-5
Basic - Multiple ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout dining area.
36-34-5
61
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Cardboard recycle broken with holes from two sides.
33-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile show damage near by dish machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on food prep table. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator stored coffee filters covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; individually packaged chopped ham (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator ham placed in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed ham to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored ice bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by kitchen entrance.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service coffee filters improperly stored at server station. Operator stored coffee filters properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In prep sink; commercially packaged frozen soup thawing in standing water. Operator removed frozen soup to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Oct 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Melted butter on cooks line stamped with a discard-by time of 12:05 PM at 3:00 PM. Exceeding the four hour maximum.
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food buildup on the underside of shake blender on expo / server counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up over food in reach in freezer on cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop resting on food in food container of cocoa powder.
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open box of chocolate chips not covered from potential of contamination on dry storage shelf.
08B-12-5
67
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jul 10, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Dish machine operator washed hands without soap in three compartment sink. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above ready to eat hash browns in tall four door reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buttermilk pancake batter (51 F - Cold Holding), on cooks line Operator returned to refrigerator to proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwasher (Chlorine exceeding 200ppm). Operator set up three compartment sink to properly sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Dish machine operator washed hands without soap in three compartment sink. Discussed with operator and observed proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in dish machine room. Operator refilled soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop Isolde container of sliced peppers. Operator removed ramekin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above cooks line has a mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on cooks line, operating provided hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on the ice curtain of ice machine at end of cooks line.
22-20-5
37
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ground beef patties ot covered in freezer. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
90
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee not washing hands after touching dirty dishes before touching clean dishes. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator changed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Educated operator on importance of proper air drying. Operator separated containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of knives. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was International House of Pancakes - 36-147 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes - 36-147 on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes - 36-147?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes - 36-147.
How does International House of Pancakes - 36-147 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
International House of Pancakes - 36-147 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has International House of Pancakes - 36-147's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at International House of Pancakes - 36-147 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at International House of Pancakes - 36-147 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 - 36-147 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes - 36-147 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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