International House of Pancakes 36-89
1501 S Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · Permanent Food Service · License 1800412
What drove the grade
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 complaint inspection5 intermediate (2 repeats), 3 basic-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitJul 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
No violations found.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
Earlier inspections 1
B80Complaint inspection8 violations · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Observed lime scale at Dish Machine.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
- First visitJul 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Observed open gallon of milk with 1/4 milk left in the container not date marked. Operator date marked the food item.
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Observed no Food Employee Reporting Agreement form.
Repeat violation
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Observed no Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed multiple ice cubes at wait station handwash sink.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed ice cream container on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Observed lime scale in the interior of Dish Machine.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed soiled vent on the wall next to dish machine.
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.