International House of Pancakes 36-189
4199 34 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 · Permanent Food Service · License 6216119
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Aug 12 follow-up), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 12, 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 11, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Tested dish machine multiple times. Unit testing at 0 ppm. Manager advised she was aware of a known issue with unit. Inspector advised to discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager had three compartment sink set up during inspection.
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unlabeled spray bottle on top of the dish machine. Discussed with manager who labeled with contents.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Interior of reach-in cooler with buildup on debris
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Build up of debris behind equipment on cookline
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.