International House of Pancakes - 36-196
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
55
Score
International House of Pancakes - 36-196 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. International House of Pancakes - 36-196 was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Starke average 69, so International House of Pancakes - 36-196 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, hashbrowns (52/50/53F - Cold Holding) stored in sealed plastic containers cooling over night. Operator separated to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the walk in cooler, hashbrowns (52/50/53F - Cold Holding) stored in sealed plastic containers cooling over night. Operator separated to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One expired food manager certificate expired on 5/23/2024.
53A-03-7
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Waitstation reach in cooler with standing water at the base. Operator has reached out for maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build,dump of hood filters over fryers. Operator has employee actively in the process of cleaning the hood filters. Two door reach in freezer bottom door gasket with mold like substance build up. Juice dispenser and soda dispenser on the waitstation line have build up of mold like substance on the underside of the dispensers behind the nozzles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks store on server station to roll silverware.
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf of the cook line with build up of food debris on the top of the microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
55
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Two employees present, hired less than 60 days, no proof available.
11-26-1
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. In reach-in cooler at wait station, milk opened sometime yesterday not dated. Employee stated they use date marked on container.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, dicer has food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below flattop has build up. Gasket on reach-in cooler at wait station soiled. Operator stated new gasket has been ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, microwave on small reach-in freezer, top plate in interior has build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line with no beard guard.
13-04-4
64
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Jun 5, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage at 125F, person in charge will hold on time for remaining time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. French toast batter held on time to be discarded at 10:41am is after 12pm during inspection.
01B-02-5
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. Observed cook on line touch hat, clothes, hand,e personal cell phone, then return to cooking pancakes on cookline. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. French toast batter held on time to be discarded at 10:41am is after 12pm during inspection. Also, hashbrowns missing time mark.
03F-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream contains milk at 70F. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at back hand wash sink not dispensing. Also, hand wash signs missing from restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door panel missing from microwave on cookline. No longer smooth and easily cleanable.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind dishmachine with paint peeling. By hand wash sink at cookline and and hand wash sink by dishmachine.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooktop by oven with debris buildup , exterior of ice machine with green debris buildup, grease buildup above cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under hand wash sink closest to dishmachine.
29-11-4
35
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was International House of Pancakes - 36-196 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes - 36-196 on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes - 36-196?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes - 36-196.
How does International House of Pancakes - 36-196 compare to other restaurants in Starke?
International House of Pancakes - 36-196 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Starke average of 69.
Has International House of Pancakes - 36-196's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at International House of Pancakes - 36-196 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at International House of Pancakes - 36-196 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 - 36-196 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes - 36-196 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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