International House of Pancakes 36-75

4562 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33463
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, International House of Pancakes 36-75 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. International House of Pancakes 36-75 was last inspected on Mar 17, 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 three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Lake Worth restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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) discussed with operator who moved bucket off of intake line and re primed the system at recheck Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At expo line, sour cream (69F - Cold Holding); Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held for over6 hours. 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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At expo line, sour cream (69F - Cold Holding); Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held for over6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler, Mechanically tenderized Raw steak stored over raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line reach in cooler, Raw steak stored over liquid eggs. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked sausage (120F - Hot holding); Operator stated product held for approximately 45 minutes. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F. Operator reheated product to 165F+. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line reach in freezer, Raw shrimp stored over French fries. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cook line, employee cracked raw shell eggs, reached into cooler grabbed raw ham, then proceeded to handle clean equipment, did not wash hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Operator educated cook. The employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At cook line flip top cooler, Flip top cooler; sliced tomatoes (49F- Cooling)@9:05 since 7:00, 48F @ 9:51; Portioned cup of diced tomatoes (50F - Cooling)since 7:30, 50F @ 9:15 47F @9:55; cut turkey (50F - Cooling)@9:15, since 7:00 46F @ 9:53; raw chicken (50F - Cooling)@9:16, since 6:30am, 50F @ 9:54, at this current rate, products will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed ice onto products to fascilitate cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At employee restroom, trash can without cover. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At back storage room, 1 dead roach. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
29
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above cheese, French fries , ham in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells at walk in cooler . Employee discarded eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition..... Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. ..pot roast , lemon ricotta, cheese feeling , portion turkey in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager discarded food .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....portion tomato 53°, portion cheese 52°, portion cheese 49° , portion cheese 51° in flip top reach in cooler . Per manager food being held less than 4 hours . Time marked on food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. ..pot roast , lemon ricotta, cheese feeling , portion turkey in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager discarded food . See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil tong , brush with moist food stored in container at kitchen. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
43
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. No splash guard between hand sink and mixer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-54-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing sign in lobby multiuser restroom. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line, raw shell eggs stored above pasteurized egg product. Operator relocated to proper shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed stand mixer bowl next to hand wash sink. Provide wall to block splash.
08B-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed around door areas of machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-21-4
78
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was International House of Pancakes 36-75 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes 36-75 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes 36-75?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes 36-75.

How does International House of Pancakes 36-75 compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?

International House of Pancakes 36-75 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.

Has International House of Pancakes 36-75's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at International House of Pancakes 36-75 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at International House of Pancakes 36-75 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 36-75 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes 36-75 is inspected around three times per year on average.