International House of Pancakes 36-84
7944 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33065 · Permanent Food Service · License 1608860
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Aug 7 follow-up), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic (1 repeat)-10
- Administrative complaint on Aug 6, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 6, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
1 live roach observed by mop sink area, separate from kitchen.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
1. Walk in cooler; prepped hash browns not separated per manufacturer instructions. Operator separated.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic3
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Cook line employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust above hostess area.
Floor soiled and has accumulation of debris, throughout establishment.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.