How many health inspections has INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 had?

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 ever been shut down?

Yes, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52?

The most frequently cited violations at INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Allergen awareness.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52

3447 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland, FL 33803-4753

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SUNSHINE RESTAURANT MERGER SUB LLC · License: SEA6301141

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 in Lakeland, FL has 23 inspections on record with 122 total violations (5.3 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

23Inspections

122Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 28, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 23, 2023	Roach activity	08:28:00

Inspection History (23)

Jan 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V25 Allergen awareness

Sep 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 24, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 23, 2023 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Aug 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Feb 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 had?: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 ever been shut down?: Yes, INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52?: The most frequently cited violations at INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-52 are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Allergen awareness.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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