International House of Pancakes 36-154

4736 Us Hwy 19, New Port Richey, FL 34652-4944

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

International House of Pancakes 36-154 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for New Port Richey restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door on cook line and galley Microwaves soiled Top of stove

22-16-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At server galley, over to go ketchup. Operator moved ketchup **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler- Unwashed mushrooms over sliced tomatoes, unwashed strawberries over cooked bacon, operator rearranged, **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler bat expo - portioned salsa (66F - Cold Holding), pan over filled, operator discarded. In cooler less than 4 hours

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook, total hand wash time was 12 seconds, discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty and staff **Repeat Violation**

12A-17-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table on cook line, next to waffle maker, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door cooler on cook line, fan guard in vertical cooler on cook line

22-16-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. On cook line

22-08-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on make line

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid hinge broken on White chest freezer by back prep table.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen along woth missing floor grout

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on right cook line.

14-69-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 27, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of water on prep table. Manager discarded.

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. On cook line

36-17-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen

36-11-4

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided manager with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

53B-14-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled Under cooking equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer on cook line

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Wall behind flat top **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was International House of Pancakes 36-154 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes 36-154 on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes 36-154?

Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes 36-154.

How does International House of Pancakes 36-154 compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

International House of Pancakes 36-154 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has International House of Pancakes 36-154's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at International House of Pancakes 36-154 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at International House of Pancakes 36-154 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is International House of Pancakes 36-154 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes 36-154 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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