International House of Pancakes 36-167

11111 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618 · Permanent Food Service · License 3912902

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 73 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 12, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.High priority · fixed on the spot · 17 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 9 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 13 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most
-27
Safety score73

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct92026

Routine inspection

18 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 12, 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:
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Basic2
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
18 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
  3 rodent droppings observed in box of disposable lids. Operator disposed of droppings, box and lids in affected box.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Sanitizer buckets stored next to clean dishes. Operator moved sanitizer buckets to an area away from clean dishes and food.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Handle of scoop in batter located in reach in cooler.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Hand wash sink in server area used to stored paper towels
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marybeth Pidbirny, Randell Woodard
Basic13
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common. Name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from the ori container.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  Cook on line has multiple bracelets on while engaged in food prep. Discussed the need to limit jewelry when involved in food prep.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Interior of reach coolers on cook line soiled.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Gaskets soiled on multiple reach in cooler gaskets on cook line. Exterior of dish washer.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  Utensils stored in soiled containers. Operator removed containers to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils and containers.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
  Hand wash sink in server area does not have working plumbing.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  2 dead roaches observed on the floor in grout near entrance to dry storage. Operator disposed of dead roaches and then cleaned and sanitized the area.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Dishwasher area
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Holes in ceiling of dry storage.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Dish room ceiling vent soiled.
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Some acoustic tiles used in dry storage
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Behind and under equipment, cook line, prep areas and storage areas
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

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.