International House of Pancakes 36-189
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
64
Score
International House of Pancakes 36-189 appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in men's restroom. Discussed with manager who provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at dish pit broken and unable to dispense paper towels. Establishment Is utilizing paper towel dispenser and hand wash sink in adjoining room to wash hands after dropping utensils and plates. A work order has been placed. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in chemical storage area near rear door not labeled. Manager properly labeled with contents. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles of reach-in freezer at cook-line with build up of residue.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under flat top grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach-in freezer across from cook-line.
14-69-4
64
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment is utilizing time stamp to hold items on time at cook-line, however has no written plan: Pancake batter Butter Hash browns Inspector discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided the application form and guidelines.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked in dish room with rolling cart. Manager on duty removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed with general manager employee health agreements and responsibilities of employees to report illnesses. Provided manager with new forms, who then discussed with employees and received signed forms. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in front handwash sink at server station. Knife was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles soiled with build up of debris on door handles on reach-in coolers across from cook-line.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard in walk-in cooler lining floors.
36-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver pans in dish room stored wet causing wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Sloops soiled with build up of old debris behind cook-line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer at front wait station.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Equipment to hold scoop for cold butter only holding water at 129F. Discussed with manager to cease using equipment until repaired or use time to hold water.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven with build up of old food debris in reach-in oven on cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will provide one to manager during inspection.
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Tan dumpster lid opened. Discussed with manager and the lid was closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach-in freezer at front wait station with old food debris.
22-16-4
41
Dec 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday marked properly **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Whisk attachment for Hobart mixer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Right side of cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ice machine in kitchen. Drain pipe seems to be disconnected
36-22-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes on cooks line not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut fruit cup prep being performed under unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
55
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 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 reading 0ppm. Manager changed gallon of chlorine.
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went to front area for a drink and came back in kitchen without washing hands to continue cooking
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled pants up and did not change gloves and wash hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in mop sink area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (46F - Cold Holding) Manager placed ice bags on items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained. Soda nozzles front counter area soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for Lactic Acid
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above mop sink area in back kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches next to soda boxes in dry storage area. Manager removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors on cook line heavily soiled with food debris under all equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bread on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign on cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler front counter reach in. Manager moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3cp sink dish area.
29-11-4
21
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
16-48-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
86
Nov 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in dry storage area under racks in kitchen 28 live roaches in, on, and under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 12 live roaches on and in broken tile along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 6 live roaches on and in far wall of cooks line. 1 live roach under rear wall of cooks line 1 live roach under left corner of cooks line carrying an egg sac 8 live roaches in floor drain of front server area 5 live roaches in cabinet under sink in front server area 1 live roach under dish machine carrying egg sac - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 1 live roach on wall near prep table by office 6 live roaches in dry storage room on walls and under racks 1 live roach on wall near electric boxes in rear of kitchen **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: 1 live roach under outlet plate near Hobart mixer in kitchen 1 live roach under dry storage rack near walk in cooler in kitchen 1 live roach on cove moulding under prep table near Hobart mixer in kitchen 1 live roach on wall behind ice machine **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches under bag in box soda station in dry storage area of kitchen 10 dead roaches under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 15 dead roaches along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 10 dead roaches under cooks line 8 dead roaches along wall at far end of cooks line 5 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 12 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under dish machine carrying egg sacs 5 dead roaches along front server area 1 dead roach near bathrooms with egg sac attached - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 3 dead roaches near mop sink 1 dead roach under prep table near Hobart mixer 1 dead roach under hot water heater 2 dead roaches under bag in box sodas 1 dead roach in coffee mug in dry storage **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: 2 dead roaches on dry storage room floor. 1 dead roach under cooks line. 2 dead roaches under front server station in lobby 1 dead roach under dry storage rack near walk in cooler **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
16-48-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
70
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flies landing on flavored syrup dispensers under front server station **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 1 live fly near walk in cooler **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in dry storage area under racks in kitchen 28 live roaches in, on, and under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 12 live roaches on and in broken tile along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 6 live roaches on and in far wall of cooks line. 1 live roach under rear wall of cooks line 1 live roach under left corner of cooks line carrying an egg sac 8 live roaches in floor drain of front server area 5 live roaches in cabinet under sink in front server area 1 live roach under dish machine carrying egg sac - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 1 live roach on wall near prep table by office 6 live roaches in dry storage room on walls and under racks 1 live roach on wall near electric boxes in rear of kitchen **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches under bag in box soda station in dry storage area of kitchen 10 dead roaches under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 15 dead roaches along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 10 dead roaches under cooks line 8 dead roaches along wall at far end of cooks line 5 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 12 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under dish machine carrying egg sacs 5 dead roaches along front server area 1 dead roach near bathrooms with egg sac attached - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: 3 dead roaches near mop sink 1 dead roach under prep table near Hobart mixer 1 dead roach under hot water heater 2 dead roaches under bag in box sodas 1 dead roach in coffee mug in dry storage **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
16-48-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-03: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
58
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 15 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. 0ppm chlorine. Employee set up 3 compartment sink with 300ppm quat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hair net on then went back to cooks line and put gloves on to begin cooking. Inspector educated **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flies landing on flavored syrup dispensers under front server station **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in dry storage area under racks in kitchen 28 live roaches in, on, and under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 12 live roaches on and in broken tile along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 6 live roaches on and in far wall of cooks line. 1 live roach under rear wall of cooks line 1 live roach under left corner of cooks line carrying an egg sac 8 live roaches in floor drain of front server area 5 live roaches in cabinet under sink in front server area 1 live roach under dish machine carrying egg sac
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (49F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (47F - Cold Holding) manager put these item in an ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer on clean dish rack soiled with old debris
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen End of cooks line
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches under bag in box soda station in dry storage area of kitchen 10 dead roaches under electrical boxes in rear of kitchen 15 dead roaches along wall near Hobart mixer in kitchen 10 dead roaches under cooks line 8 dead roaches along wall at far end of cooks line 5 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 12 dead roaches under dish machine in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under dish machine carrying egg sacs 5 dead roaches along front server area 1 dead roach near bathrooms with egg sac attached
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fryer oil on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of cooks line and in between equipment on cooks line heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Large lexans placed back on clean dish rack soiled
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
27
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cook line: Sour cream 50 degrees farenheit. Inspector informed manager and manager took top portions out. Bottom portions placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in mens restroom. Operator placed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents heavily soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Floor tile of cove molding next to mop sink
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cutting board grooved and no longer cleanable
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods over foods to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathrooms missing hand wash signs. Emailed operator sign. Signs were printed and posted in bathroom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in reach in coolers and walk in cooler soiled with dirt and debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was International House of Pancakes 36-189 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes 36-189 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes 36-189?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes 36-189.
How does International House of Pancakes 36-189 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
International House of Pancakes 36-189 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has International House of Pancakes 36-189's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at International House of Pancakes 36-189 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at International House of Pancakes 36-189 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is International House of Pancakes 36-189 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes 36-189 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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