International House of Pancakes 36-41

2454 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322-3088
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, International House of Pancakes 36-41 has 13 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 26, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Sunrise average 78, so International House of Pancakes 36-41 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile in dry storage area in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 0 Ppm. Operator primed tree time. Operator called technician. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties (55F - Cold Holding) sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); egg whites (52F - Cold Holding in reach in cooler on cook line per operator removed from walk-in and place in cooler less than 2 hours not portion or prepared today. Operator placed ice packs on items and voluntarily discarded. Observed flip top cooler sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); butter milk batter (55F - Cold Holding); French toast egg batter (55F - Cold Holding) per operator not prep or portion today held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); butter milk batter (55F - Cold Holding); French toast egg batter (55F - Cold Holding) per operator not prep or portion today held in unit overnight **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler liquid egg whites (not pasteurized ) stored over fruit cups. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 0 Ppm. Operator primed tree time. Operator called technician. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside flip top cooler bottom have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado halves with labels still intact to skin. Educated operator and employee **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener holder/sleeve surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs cold held in reach in cooler at cook line at 45F. Per operator, eggs transfer to unit 10 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed item on ice bath for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Chef washed her hands with no soap. **Warning**
12A-20-4
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 sanitizer at 00ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile in dry storage area in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door freezer **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
50
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
58
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed hash browns (51F - Cold Holding). Item has been in walk-in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Observed pan cake batter (55F - Cold Holding). Item out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. - Observed sausage (47F - Cold Holding); burgers (45F - Cold Holding); ham slices (45F - Cold Holding); pot roast (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Ice placed on items to rapid cool. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed hash browns (51F - Cold Holding). Item has been in walk-in cooler since the day prior to inspection. Observed pan cake batter (55F - Cold Holding). Item out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs then proceeded to remove waffle from waffle maker without washing hands.
12A-27-4
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 0ppm. Corrected to 100ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold sanitizer bucket in kitchen.
31A-11-4
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/ Observed Karyn D. Expired 3/6/24.
53A-03-7
45
Oct 2, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Observed sausage (121-145F - Hot Holding, reheated to 190F). Operator reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler- Observed roast beef (43-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Beef has been in cooler for approximately 48 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler- Observed roast beef (43-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Beef has been in cooler for approximately 48 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Walk in cooler Observed water dripping from fan unit in walk in cooler onto country fried steak which was covered with plastic wrap. Manager remover items from under fan. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back of house. Observed water leaking through roof and walls in ice machine area, above meter and behind garbage storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen- next to reach in cooler
22-08-4
Basic - Observed water dripping from fan in walking cooler.
29-11-4
52
May 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Apr 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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 sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside victory freezer gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside dishwashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator states she has been using dish machine constantly since the establishment is open 24 hours. Operator tried priming machine and still wasn't testing at proper ppm. Operator set up triple sink and tested at 272 ppm sink and surface cleaner. Operator will only use triple sink until she has someone come to fix the machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cream machine parts in hand-wash sink during cleaning. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was International House of Pancakes 36-41 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes 36-41 on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes 36-41?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes 36-41.

How does International House of Pancakes 36-41 compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

International House of Pancakes 36-41 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has International House of Pancakes 36-41's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at International House of Pancakes 36-41 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at International House of Pancakes 36-41 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 36-41 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes 36-41 is inspected around four times per year on average.