International House Of Pancakes 36-75, 4562 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES 36-75
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4562 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33463
License #: 6004619
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
07/19/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under shelves cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. DESSERT SPOONS STORED UNCLEAN CONTAINER **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. UNDER PREP TABLE COOK LINE **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. COOK LINE **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. PANCAKE BATTER, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. HOLE ON BOTTOM OF WALL PREP AREA NEXT TO COOK LINE. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CREPES ON SHELVES COOK LINE 96 degrees **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. ONE LIVE ROACH IN UNTENSIL DRAWER PREP TABLE KITCHEN, 15 DEAD STUCK TO BACK OF PLASTIC BASEBOARD WAITSTAFF STATION. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. CREPES COLD HOLDING AT 96 DEGREES MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
07/18/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON SHELVES COOK LINE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. UTENSIL IN DRAWER NOT INVERTED AND PROPERLY ORGANIZED **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. WAITSTAFF AREA STORING UTENSILS IN UNCLEAN ICE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. a WAITSTAFF HWS
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON WAITSTAFF COUNTER SHELVES **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. TILE CRAKED BEHIND MIXER.
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. ONE LIVE ROACH ON LARGE MIXER, ONE LIVE ROACH ON CLEAN UNTENSILS INSIDE DRAWER
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. UNDER DISH MACHINE DRAIN OVERFLOWING CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN : EMPLOYER FOUND PORTION CUP BLOCKING DRAIN CLEANED IT AND NOW WORKING PROPERLY **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. BEING BLOCKED BY KITCHEN fan **Corrected On-Site**
5/16/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Raw chicken on prep table
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. HWS AT COOK LINE FOOD DEBRIS
  • Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Unapproved floor cleaner bring use as sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. BOXES
3/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Cookline.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In small under-counter each in cooler on cookline.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Cooked roast beef and gravy in a bag thawing in standing water in a bucket in dish wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Screen in window / wall opening torn/in poor repair. By water heater in food storage room.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over broccoli/vegetables in cookline reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to sanitizer bucket stored in the sink. Server station.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Small cookline under-counter reach in cooler.
11/18/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Dish room
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Stuffed French-shelf by the steam table. Corrective action taken Placed in reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Servers station-0ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container on a shelf between cook line and dish room.
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs in the line out of temperature for less than 4hrs. Corrective action taken. Iced down. 49?f-67?f.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Reconstituted hash browns- walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked sausage 93?f shelf under the flat top- less than 4 hrs, discarded by operator. Mashed potatoes 89?f,
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over rte pasteurized pooled eggs at cook line reach in cooler and walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cook line, corrective action taken, discarded by the operator.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves and handling raw shell eggs and then touching rte bacon and toasts.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Servers station-sanitizer bucket stored inside the hand sink and food debris inside the cook line hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Corrected On-Site**
1/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 50f-ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER _COOK LINE. NOTE: MANAGER JUST PLACED A SERVICE CALL FOR THIS UNIT. ITEMS MOVED TO A DIFFERENT COOLER. ADVICED OPERATOR NOT TO STORE ANY PHF INSIDE THIS UNIT UNTIL THE UNIT IS FIXED TO CODE 41f OR LESS.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. COOK LINE _HAND SINK _NOTE: PER MANAGER, SERVICE CALL PLACED FOR PLUMBING ISSUES. PLUMBER ON HIS WAY.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. UPSTAIRS _ DRY STORAGE SHELF_SOMETHING LEAKED.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. DISHROOM
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. INETERIOR_TOP SIDE _COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. MILK COOLER_SERVER'S STATION
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EXAMPLE: FRENCH TOAST MIXTURE. MOVED TO A DIFFERENT COOLER.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INSIDE THE EGG STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET _
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. BUTTER_SERVER'S STATION Corrected On Site.
10/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DRY STORAGE SHELF_AT DRY STORAGE ROOM_UPSTAIRS-1 CONTAINER LEAKED
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. LIGHT SHIELD COVERS _COOK LINE
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair BOTTOM OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR_INTERIOR SIDE_BROKEN/DAMAGED
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. AIR ESCAPES
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. KNOB_AT HAND SINK _COOK LINE
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.LIGHT COVERS OVER THE FLAT TOP
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR CONTAINER _SHELF_PREP AREA Corrected On Site.
3/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. RUSTY WIRE ICE SCOOP HOLDER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WALK IN FREEZER _3 BOXES UNDER THE SHELVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair _WIRE ICE SCOOP HOLDER_RUSTY
10/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Sanitizing concentration
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Facilities to maintain product temperature
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.DISHROOM
4/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. GRITS LESS THAN 2 HRS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. DISHROOM Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 4 DOORS COOK LINE COOLER & COOK LINE FREEZER
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.COOK LINE HAND SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. PEELING PAINT DISHROOM
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 4 DOORS COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. BEHIND KITCHEN DOOR
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. TORN _WALK IN COOLER FLOOR
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ICE SCOOP AT SERVERS STATION STORED INSIDE A CONTAINER WITH SOILED STANDING WATER Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 1 SHELVING UNIT
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.10ppm-COOKLINE NOTE IT WAS Corrected On Site. BUT AFTER 1 HR DROPPED FROM 50ppm TO LESS THAN 10ppm. OPERATOR TO RESEARCH THE CONCENTRATION OF THE PRODUCT HE BUYS. SAME THING HAPPENED AT THE SERVERS STATION SANI BUCKET
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR OF HAND SINK COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ICE SCOOP _SERVERS STATION _SOILED STANDING WATER INSIDE CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. STORAGE ROOM_UPSTAIRS
4/27/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. ICE BIN FOR SODAS NEXT TO HS SERVERS STATION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 08B-09-1 Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. OBSERVED COOK TOUCHING RAW BEEF THEN TOUCHING EQUIPMENT & RTE ITEMS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF HS DISHROOM Repeat Violation.
2/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. COOKLINE CONTAINER
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.SLICEDTOMATOES_HASHBROWN _COOKLIN
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.BOTH Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. 4 DOORS COOLER_COOKLINE
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. BAG OF RAW CHICKEN STRIPS STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED CONTAINER OF FRENCH FRIES _REACH IN FREEZER _COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. PORTIONED CUPS MUSHROOMS _WIC_DOUBLE STACKING
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. ICE BIN FOR SODAS NEXT TO HS SERVERS STATION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.DRESSING NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN _WIC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW CHICKEN STRIPS STORED ON TOP OF RTE POTATOES _FREEZER Corrected On Site.COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.RAW CHICKEN OVER RTE SAUSAGE _4 DOORS COOLER COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN STRIPS STORED OVER RTE EGG_NOG CREAM_WIFREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.CONTAINER OF PARM CHEESE_WIC_& RTE PORTIONED MUSHROOMS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. WALK IN FREEZER _TORTILLAS OUTSIDE OF PLASTIC BAG.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. OBSERVED COOK TOUCHING RAW BEEF THEN TOUCHING EQUIPMENT & RTE ITEMS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.DISHWASHER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.PORTION CUPS _DICED TOMATOES _4 DOORS COOLER
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE A SOILED METAL CONTAINER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. COOK FAILED TO CHANGE GLOVES & WASH HANDS
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. DISHWASHER WEARING SOILED GLOVES TOUCHING CLEAN PLATES COMING OUT OF THE MACHINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets-4 DOORS
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue_MOLD LIKE RESIDUE INTERIOR OF 4 DOORS COOLER _COOKLINE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.WALLS INSIDE WIC
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ICE SCOOP HOLDER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.UNCOVERED _TO GO CONTAINER _UPSTAIRS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF HS DISHROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. EMPLOYEE BATHROOM _UPSTAIRS _PLATE INSIDE HS
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. BACK DOOR
  • Observed hole in wall.UPSTAIRS _WALL NEXT TO SIDE DOOR
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.BROKEN _& 1 MISSING DISHROOM
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. K CLASS_COOKLINE
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. BACK DOOR_EXAMPLE BOXES
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 02-03-10.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.FLOUR_DRY STORAGE SHELF_DISHROOM AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.COOKLINE _ICED DOWN_OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOR APROX 1 hr Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.ICE FOR DRINKS_EXPOSED TO SPLASH _SERVERS STATION _DIVIDER NEEDED BETWEEN HAND SINK & ICE BIN
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. COOK WASHED GLOVES NOT HANDS
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.OVER 100ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. DIPPERWELL _SERVERS STATION
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in FREEZER soiled with accumulation of food residue._SERVERS STATION
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. DEAD SMALL INSECTS _ON GREASE _ ON LIGHT SHIELD COVER_COOKLINE
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.LEAKING BY FAUCET
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. BROOM Corrected On Site. DISHROOM
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WIPING CLOTHS BUCKET_SERVERS STATION
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.MISSING GROUT _DISHROOM
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. DRY STORAGE _BY OFFICE __ PAINT PEELING OFF
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.BROKEN _DISHROOM
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.DRY STORAGE UPSTAIRS
7/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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