International House of Pancakes 36-79

3101 W Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33311-1229

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited International House of Pancakes 36-79 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Oakland Park restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washer touched dirty dishes then removed clean dishes from dish machine without washing hands and changing gloves Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to Walk In Freezer soiled with black moldlike substance

36-27-5

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed milk shake spindle with food debris. Operator cleaned sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door on second floor has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed no 2024 license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. 1. Observed tomato slicer returned to clean shelf with food debris inside blades. 2. Observed green cutting board with mold like stains. Operator placed both in dish area for additional cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease and dust buildup on cook line hood filters.

36-68-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup inside line cooks reach in cooler. Operator had cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler - Salmon 34F - reviewed proper procedures and operator opened packages. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Syrup on floor under bag in box shelf - upstairs.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around condensing area.

14-69-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer Bucket (Eco Lab - Smartpower 0ppm). Operator made new solution. 2.11ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-45-1

Dec 8, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over pre-cooked sausage in cookline reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Dish employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-02-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on condensing coils - walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on condensing coils - walk in freezer. Repair service on site. **Warning** **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Upstairs Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Basic - Upstairs Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. **Warning** **Time Extended**

32-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was International House of Pancakes 36-79 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes 36-79 on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes 36-79?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes 36-79.

How does International House of Pancakes 36-79 compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

International House of Pancakes 36-79 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has International House of Pancakes 36-79's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at International House of Pancakes 36-79 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at International House of Pancakes 36-79 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 36-79 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes 36-79 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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