International House of Pancakes 36-169
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
78
Score
International House of Pancakes 36-169 has been inspected 13 times since 2022. International House of Pancakes 36-169 was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Spring Hill restaurant, which scores around 84. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. The outdoor hose connector by the storage closet is missing a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system: above the fryer basket machine.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hood filters above the fry basket machine is soiled with grease.
23-03-4
78
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - A food-contact surface, the cutting board by the cook line area, was soiled with a mold-like substance and grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair by the cook line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 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. Chlorine sanitizer is expired. Discussed with the operator to set up the 3 compartment sink for sanitizing the dishes. Operator set up the sanitize area of the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Observed employee cracking an egg and didn't wash hands and change gloves before continue cooking. Operator discussed proper handwashing with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter by the prep area near the cook line. Butter (71F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter by the prep area. Butter (71F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded the butter. Pancake batter was on the cook line area during the busy morning rush and the operator placed the pancake batter in the reach in cooler by the cook line before we got to the restaurant. Pancake batter (61F - Cold Holding temperature taken at 8:59 a.m.); pancake batter (42F - Cold Holding, recheck temperature at 9:53 a.m.) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - A food-contact surface, the cutting board by the cook line area, was soiled with a mold-like substance and grooved. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - 3 food storage containers cracked. Operated discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated dust. In the dry storage area, the hallway towards the walk in cooler and the dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - There is an accumulation of food debris inside the microwave located in the server area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair by the cook line area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - An employee beverage container was found in a cold holding unit with food intended to be served to customers in the reach-in cooler near the server area. The operator placed the employee beverage in the employee beverage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
35
May 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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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. 0ppm. Operator called for service of machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
86
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced American Cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Provolone Cheese (54F - Cold Holding); ; Ham (57F - Cold Holding); Sausage (59F - Cold Holding); Raw Bacon (56F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (55F - Ambient Air Temperature) in single door vertical reach-in cooler on cook line at 9:30 AM. Items had been in cooler since 7:30 AM. Operator had employees remove items and place in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (salmon) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in vertical single door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (salmon) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in vertical single door reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
70
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 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. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm. Operator contacted company for service to repair machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink off of cook line to the right of the stand up reach-in freezer. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
78
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch while preparing food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Operator contacted company to come and empty grease trap. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-24-4
82
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Waffle iron Stove top Top of toaster **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen, dish room
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hinges gasket and door frame of single door cooler on cook line Floor and wall fan
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on cook line still have stickers, operator states that she thinks they are washed when they come in. Box does not state pre-washed.
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Single door cooler on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On table next to food. Moved to floor, discussed proper sanitizer storage with manager on duty **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge on dish machine does not move when machine is running. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
16-38-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was International House of Pancakes 36-169 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes 36-169 on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes 36-169?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes 36-169.
How does International House of Pancakes 36-169 compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
International House of Pancakes 36-169 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has International House of Pancakes 36-169's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at International House of Pancakes 36-169 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at International House of Pancakes 36-169 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 36-169 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes 36-169 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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