International House of Pancakes 36-92
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, International House of Pancakes 36-92 has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. International House of Pancakes 36-92 was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : no proof of any training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: No change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Oct 22, 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: build up in the far left juice nozzle dispenser.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: the ceiling tile and vents with water stains and dust accumulation, dining room. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed: the floor drain cover in front of the walk-in cooler s in disrepair.
29-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the outside mop sink area has a build up of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the reach-in cooler on the cook line, in the corner(flip top) cut tomato 47, shred cheese 48, liquid egg 51, chicken 48F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the link sausage on the metal grid on the flattop at 107-108F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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. Observed: the hazardous clean up kit is empty, no written plan available. One was emailed.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: the ceiling tiles around the vents in the dining area have water marks.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the back corner of dry storage, on the way to the back door.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the outside mop sink area has an accumulation of grease and soil.
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floor under the cook line equipment, along the wall behind the reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer has an accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-10-4
55
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork in a hot well on the cook line, 124F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: eye wash stored over bulk sodas upstairs.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the ice machine internal white ice deflector is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed: the cook line floor lacking grout, not smooth.
36-11-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around the door. Observed an accumulation of boxes outside the back door..
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice building up in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the juice machine nozzles is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles/plates not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: the plates that are on the front wait station line on the way to the dining area, are not inverted. 2 were soiled and sent back to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-06-4
52
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Apr 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, with a surface temperature of 78. Employee voluntarily discarded eggs.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - 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. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that product is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of food and grease on kitchen floor and around equipment in kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in-freezer on floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers after cleaning on the clean ware rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. One back door in kitchen does not seal completely, gap under door allows significant opening and light.
35B-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed produce ( avocado) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
52
Jan 18, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shelled eggs on the cook line at 53F. Manager advised that eggs had been out for 30 minutes, and placed eggs back in Reach in Cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in Walk-in Freezer on shelves, and floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at the front server area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at hand wash sink at front server area
29-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was International House of Pancakes 36-92 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at International House of Pancakes 36-92 on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at International House of Pancakes 36-92?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at International House of Pancakes 36-92.
How does International House of Pancakes 36-92 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
International House of Pancakes 36-92 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has International House of Pancakes 36-92's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at International House of Pancakes 36-92 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at International House of Pancakes 36-92 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is International House of Pancakes 36-92 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, International House of Pancakes 36-92 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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