International House of Pancakes 36-89
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at International House of Pancakes 36-89 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
International House of Pancakes 36-89's latest score of 67 falls below the Punta Gorda average of 82. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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/. GM: Jane Tanner, 10/14/2020.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cube at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator of handwashing sink used only for handwashing and no other purpose. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Person in Charge: Betty Lamb.
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water 130F at front counter dipping well. Operator placed hot water 176F from the coffee machine. Educated the operator of maintaining water at 135F or above. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid at dumpster pad. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
67
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 0ppm on test strip at Dish Machine. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to a minimum of 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula inside the basin of cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Observed incomplete document not signed by all employees. Operator completed the document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris buildup inside the microwave oven above fryers at cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 cracking eggs and then touching utensils at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
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. Observed milk at wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not covered and exposed to contaminants at wait station. Operator covered the coffee filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed missing end caps at prep/ware washing area.
38-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil at front counter in water 128F. Educated the operator. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exterior door of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
64
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage 98F at Flat Grill. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Flat Grill. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Observed buttermilk pancake batter at cookline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observe next to ice machine.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Observed the document incomplete. Operator completed the document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at prep area.
36-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exterior door of establishment.
35B-01-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water 81F.
27-10-4
41
May 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Butter at expo counter not covered. Operator placed lid on container. . Repeat from 03-29-2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (129 F - Hot Holding) on flat top grill. Operator reheated food . cooked sausage (173 F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pot roast and turkey breast thawed in container of non running water. Operator moved foods to refrigeration for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy buildup of food debris and grease under prep table in kitchen, under dish machine and on floor around large mixer in back storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under shelf in dry storage room
36-22-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 50 # CO2 cylinder stored next to bulk tank not properly secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in IHOP sauce in cooks line.
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth Sink N Surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Other 00ppm). Sanitizer Bucket (Other 700ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was International House of Pancakes 36-89 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes 36-89 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes 36-89?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes 36-89.
How does International House of Pancakes 36-89 compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
International House of Pancakes 36-89 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has International House of Pancakes 36-89's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at International House of Pancakes 36-89 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at International House of Pancakes 36-89 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 36-89 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes 36-89 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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