International House of Pancakes
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2024, International House of Pancakes has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Hapeville restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed in walk in freezer boxes of food with evidence of ice and water leakage from unit above. PIC advised to prevent miscellaneous sources of contamination by moving food from below the unit and getting leakage fixed. 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed significant accumulation of food and debris on and around the grill. PIC advised to properly maintain nonfood contact surfaces cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed old food residue inside the food container stored cleaned. CA: Advised PIC to clean food contact surfaces to sight and touch. Violation Code Reference
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils not stored in hot water (135 F or higher) in between uses. Cos: PIC stored in-use utensils in hot water temping at 168 F. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-co...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
95
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed potentially hazardous food cold holding above 41 F on a prep top cooler in the main kitchen and in the WIC. COS- items were removed and equipment shall be serviced. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored clean with old food debris. Observed the interior flap of the ice machine with buildup. Observed cutting boards stained and with gashes on the main line. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned. COS- PIC took items to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Observed cutting boards with debris and observed the insides of the microwaves with old food debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a lot of food build up around grill and waffle makers. Observed shelves and counters with debris. Reach in cooler also had lots of build up in and around it. observed the floors unclean. Advised PIC to deep clean. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items stored uncovered inside a RIC in the main kitchen, cut strawberries, pancake mix etc. Observed multiple items on a steam table stored uncovered. COS- items were covered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the most recent inspection report not posted. CA- inspection report received via email today shall be posted. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information...
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
67
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed potentially hazardous food cold holding above 41 F on a prep top cooler in the main kitchen and in the WIC. COS- items were removed and equipment shall be serviced. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored clean with old food debris. Observed the interior flap of the ice machine with buildup. Observed cutting boards stained and with gashes on the main line. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned. COS- PIC took items to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Observed cutting boards with debris and observed the insides of the microwaves with old food debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items stored uncovered inside a RIC in the main kitchen, cut strawberries, pancake mix etc. Observed multiple items on a steam table stored uncovered. COS- items were covered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed a knife stored in the crevice of the cutting board. COS- knife was removed and put on a clean surface. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparati...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a lot of food build up around grill and waffle makers. Observed shelves and counters with debris. Reach in cooler also had lots of build up in and around it. observed the floors unclean. Advised PIC to deep clean. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was International House of Pancakes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes.
How does International House of Pancakes compare to other restaurants in Hapeville?
International House of Pancakes most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hapeville average of 89.
Has International House of Pancakes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at International House of Pancakes 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes is inspected around four times per year on average.
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