International House Of Pancakes, 5001 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5001 Gulf Blvd, St.Pete Beach, FL 33706
License #: 6206440
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 07/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.(under all equipment on cooks line) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer.(some items in walk in freezer chicken, ham , beef unit was not running when I arrived for inspection)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(on cooks line) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles)
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw beef over cooked chicken) **Corrected On-Site**
07/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.(numerous items stored in dirty drawers under waffle maker)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.( by water heater and ice machine)
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.(throughout)
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.(deep chest freezer next to ice machine all items frozen solid but lid does not close due to ice build up)
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(ice scoop in water 58°F, ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.(back door)
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.(forks and ladles )
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.(both walk in cooler and freezer)
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.(server )
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.(beef over bacon) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Scrub pads in hws )
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Back room near the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.reach in cooler on cook line at the toaster area does not seal properly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.Kitchen hallway area. **Warning**
10/14/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Back room near the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.Kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Plates stored close to hand washing sink and exposed to splashing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.ACvents on the ceiling in the dining room ceiling causing dripping condensation onto the guest tables below causing possible food contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle on the reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.under the sink and dry board at the warewashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.fruit butter in the reach in freezer on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.reach in cooler on cook line at the toaster area does not seal properly. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.spoon in the walk in cooler used to scoop honey dew melon slices. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.Kitchen hallway area. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Men's bathroom,hand wash sink in warewashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.under the sink and warewashing machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.Aspirin in the warewashing area on shelf above dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook on the line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Raw whole shell eggs on cook line. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.cook line and in the server area of dining room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Waffle and pancake batter removed from the cooler and placed into working cooling unit.Food product within four hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
8/22/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On 4 door reach in cooler on cooks line
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Buckets of cut fruit in walk in and bulk food containers of sauces in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Single door reach in freezer near dish washing area
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Sausage gravy inside container of water in wash section of 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped butter 50?F in server/ expo line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 48?F inside 4 door reach in cooler bottom section on cooks line
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs 48?F, liquid egg whites 48?f inside 4 door reach in cooler bottom section on cooks line
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken over precooked sausage link **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Both cooks
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Outside
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In front server area
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Server **Corrected On-Site**
5/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. On counter top in coffee station area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook on food prep line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. On cooks line
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. With orange degreaser on shelf near water heater
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Hole in floor behind water heater
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door gap at bottom
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At mop sink area outside in rear
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 bulk food containers on storage shelf in storage room near back door
12/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. dishwash area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[dripping inside cookline reachin cooler]
  • Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture.[ladies restroom]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[wait staff area,dispenser missing from wall]
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[large sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.{LADIES RESTROOM}
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[not over handwash sink]
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[between use of gloves;cooks] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[reach-in cooler on cookline]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[cookline reachin cooler]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.[too strong; greater than 200] Corrected On Site.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[reachin on cookin]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[on order]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[pancake batter reachin ]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.[wait staff area]
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.{BOX OF CUPS}
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.{MILK}
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 03a
3/14/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in storage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[knives hung from wall magnet] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[small cookline reachin ]
  • Ceiling tiles damaged in dining room.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[under stairwell ]
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
1/11/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Facilities to maintain product temperature
7/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.[milk]
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[frt reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[walkin cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[CHEST FREEZER,FRT REACHIN ]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.{KNIVES ON MAGNET}
  • Critical. Observed raw sewage on ground of establishment.[at rear of restaurant ] This violation must be corrected by : 7/14/2010.
  • Observed hole in wall.[electrical panel]
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[interior ] This violation must be corrected by : 9/14/2010.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[roof/ceiling] This violation must be corrected by : 9/13/2010.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Case of sausage links on prep table.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.Raw chicken over cooked ham on speed rack in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Walkin freezer.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Label in walkin cooler on container holding raw chicken rea ham with an expiration date of 02/11
  • Critical. Towel bucket chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength on cookline.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.Server area in dining room.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Corners of triple sink in warewashing area.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 27-16-1 Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Ladies restroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Back door open,no screen door food prep in progress.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout missing and food debris built up between tiles.
10/8/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw egg,cooked sausage,Raw sausage,deli meats 50-80
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.Sausage in reachin cooler .
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Cold hold equipment on cook's line.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.Chicken breasts over meats and cooked sausages.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.SpiceS.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Four door reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Reach in cooler on cook's line for pancake,wqffle batters.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Stored under prep table.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.Freezer lid taped Repeat Violation.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.Egg cartons used under saute pans. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.20ppm.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.Ladies restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Warewashing aRea and cook's line.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Warewashing area.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.Back door open,no screen door food prep in progress.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.Grout missing and food debris built up between tiles.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Pot hanger at warewashing area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Prep area.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/23/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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