International House of Pancakes 36-52

3447 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803-4753

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at International House of Pancakes 36-52 stretching back to 2022. International House of Pancakes 36-52 was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which International House of Pancakes 36-52's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. The manager was able to determine the time and mark the time. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Curtis Cotney 7-23-2020

53A-03-7

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove mold missing at the bottom of the walk in freezer.

36-03-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing in front of the walk in freezer. Floor tiles missing on the cook line.

36-17-5

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the shelf above the flip top reach in cooler on the cook line.

22-08-4

Aug 19, 2025

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.

16-21-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open bottle of gator aid inside the 4 door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The beverage was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the doors of the flat top reach in freezer in the dishwasher area.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected. Front entrance doors was propped open due to broken air conditioner. The doors was closed. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-03-4

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Above the flat top reach in cooler in the dishwasher area. Floor tiles missing hallway near the walk in cooler.

36-32-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spoons not presented handle first at the beverage station next to the ice tea dispenser. The spoons was inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled.

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the dry storage area above the shelf where the pancake mix is stored.

36-32-5

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of pancake batter on the floor next to the mixer across from the ice machine. Bags of onion, container of chicken, case of spinach inside the walk in cooler. The product was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Aluminum containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area upstairs.

25-05-4

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris around soda nozzles in service area. Manager cleaned around nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior shield, manager cleaned interior shield. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dish area.

36-17-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 4-door unit on cookline.

22-16-4

Mar 24, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen. Repair in progress. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

35B-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed debris on wall in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed debris on wall in dry storage area **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was International House of Pancakes 36-52 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes 36-52 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes 36-52?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes 36-52.

How does International House of Pancakes 36-52 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

International House of Pancakes 36-52 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has International House of Pancakes 36-52's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at International House of Pancakes 36-52 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at International House of Pancakes 36-52 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 36-52 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes 36-52 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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