International House of Pancakes #497
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
70
Score
The inspection history at International House of Pancakes #497 is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 16, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
That's lower than the typical Smyrna restaurant, which scores around 85. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inverted dishes below the grill station with what it seemed to be dried blood and grease splatter on them. After dishes were removed blood was still noticed where they were stored. C/A Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel at the hand sink located in the main kitchen. C/A Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf COS Manager refilled the paper towel holder
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to use fruit dishes at the front service area that were stored unprotected and uncovered or inverted. C/A Except as specified in subsection 2(i) below, tableware that is preset shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted. COS Manager Inverted the dishes
511-6-1.05(10)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed waffle iron that was used yesterday with heavy batter splatter on the shelf ready to use in the main kitchen. C/A Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS Manager had 3 days to correct the violation and email pictures to EHS
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gnats and flies flying around in the pantry and in the office area. Manager stated the facility was inspected and treated by ecolab on 7/9/2025 yet the problem persists. C/A Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Update: EHS PERFORMED AN INFORMAL VISIT ON 7/24/2025 TO DETERMOINE IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. MANAGER ON DUTY JAMIRIA STATED THAT THE FACILITY IS...
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
70
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SALMON STORED ON TOP SHELF, ABOVE RTE FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO RAW STEAK IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. C/A: ALL RAW ANIMAL PROTEINS AND RTE FOODS SHALL BE STORED ACCORDING TO THEIR MINIMUM REQUIRED COOK TEMPERATURES; RAW ANIMAL PROTEINS SHALL ALWAYS BE STORED BELOW RTE FOODS AND THERE SHALL ALWAYS BE A DEGREE OF SEPARATION BETWEEN DIFFERENT RAW ANIMAL PROTEINS COS: PIC REARRANGED FOOD
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAN/BAG OF PORK SAUSAGE LINKS IN PREP TOP COOLER BEING HELD PAST DISPOSITION DATE (PREPPED/OPEND DATE OF 10/14/2024) C/A: ALL TCS FOODS SHALL BE USED/DISCARDED BY THEIR 7 DAY SHELF LIFE COS: SAUSAGE LINKS DISCARDED
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PLATES/EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was International House of Pancakes #497 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes #497 on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does International House of Pancakes #497 compare to other restaurants in Smyrna?
International House of Pancakes #497 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Smyrna average of 85.
Has International House of Pancakes #497's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at International House of Pancakes #497 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at International House of Pancakes #497 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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