International House of Pancakes 36-72

2305 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 · Permanent Food Service · License 1608415

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 52 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 7, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection
5 high priority (4 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 6 basic
-28
Administrative complaint on Oct 7
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score52

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct72026

Routine inspection

12 violations found

First visitOct 7, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  In reach in four door cooler in kitchen, raw salmon thawed in reduced oxygen package. Observed on original package box to removed fish from reduced oxygen package when thawing. Operator stated thawed overnight.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  On expo line , Butter packets 54°( cold holding), operator stated held less than two hours, operator put ice on butter packets for quick chill. butter packets not prepared or portioned today. Suggested using time as a public health control.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
  Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking .
  On expo line, whipped butter held on time as a public health control without time mark. Operator stated held out for less than three hours. Operator posted time mark.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  In reach in four door freezer in storage area, raw shrimp stored over cooked smoked sausage. Not all commercially packaged. Operator re arranged freezer and moved raw shrimp to bottom cooler.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  On cook line, cooked washed hands less than 10 to 15 seconds after cracking raw shell eggs. Discussed with employee to wash hand 20 seconds or more. Employee rewashed hand properly for 20 seconds.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
  On expo line, grits and butter has time mark but not on written procedures. Operator added grits and butter to tine as a public health control.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic6
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  See stop sale. In reach in four door cooler in kitchen , raw salmon thawed in reduced oxygen package. Observed on original package box to removed fish from reduced oxygen package when thawing. Operator stated thawed overnight.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  In kitchen by dishwashing areas fryer oil stored on floor. Operator moved fryer oil to shelf.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  In storage area by ice machine, cutting board has deep cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator removed cutting board to discard.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  Soiled cardboard underneath garbage bin outside.
  Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  Grease buildup surrounding grease receptacle and walls outside at grease trap outside by dumpster area.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  In striate area by ice machine, observed floor tiles missing.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.