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International House of Pancakes
722 HWY. 138 SW , RIVERDALE, GA 30274 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 3, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Inspection history
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B81March 3, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed multiple employees touch apron and/or touch glasses before handling clean utensils (plastics, plastic containers) without handwashing step. Advised PIC 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Had multiple employees wash hands at the designated hand wash sink.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed food contact surface of the interior (ceiling) of the microwave in the main kitchen stored as clean with encrusted food debris. Also observed food contact surface of interior of the bulk ice machine stored with residue and debris. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the interior of microwave and bulk ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed multiple plates stored at the cookline's handsink. Advised PIC that A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Food employee removed multiple plates from the cookline's hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed several food products (diced tomato, diced ham, and diced onion) stored uncovered in the main kitchen's reach in cooler. Advised PIC that when except cooling, foods shall be stored covered in order to protect from contamination. Advised PIC to place covers on all foods stored in the reach in cooler in the main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”B81June 18, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed several TCS foods in walk in cooler and prep top cooler held above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held at 41F or below. Advised PIC to relocate TCS foods.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed cut melon, turkey, and mashed potatoes cooling tightly covered. Advised PIC all TCS food cooling shall use an approved method. COS- Items were loosely covered.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed several items( diced ham, onions, mushroom, ham, cheese) uncovered in pass thru. Advised PIC that all food shall be stored covered to prevent contamination. Advised to cover.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed reach in cooler in disrepair. Advised PIC all equipment shall be in good repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”B85December 11, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and management & training.
Observed TCS foods in reach in cooler/ walk in cooler (connected) in the main kitchen area above 41F. Also observed salted butter on an ice bath in the front food service area cold holding above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Items re-located to the walk-in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”The Person in Charge could not provide details or proof during the inspection that a proper disinfectant would be utilized for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the establishment. Advised PIC a disinfectant shall be available at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”B84July 2, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed TCS foods at the prep top cooler, reach in cooler in the main kitchen area above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Employee discarded the products.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed pork sausage at the steam well in the main kitchen area hot holding below 135F. Advised to reheat.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed several products (tomatoes, cheese, butter, ham,) prepped in the morning not cooling with in the required parameters of 4-6 hours in the reach in and walk in coolers. Advised PIC to follow the proper cooling time/temperature range of 41F within 4- hours. COS: Employee discarded the products.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed food contact surfaces of lids and containers in the back storage rack with debris and build up. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed foods (ham, cheese, tomatoes) stored in the reach in cooler stored uncovered. Advised PIC all foods shall be covered to prevent contamination. COS: Employee covered all foods.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed the food service permit not posted. Advised PIC the most recent food service permit shall be posted at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 031-430. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.