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International House Of Pancake

1850 Soldiers Field Rd

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

12 inspections

Inspection

Aug 17, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is a strong odor in the men's bathroom. After discussion with the person in charge they state a contractor is coming today to professionally clean the drains in the bathrooms. Please send the invoice from the service today to damien.yee@boston.gov and follow through with any recommendations by the contractor.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 10, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is a strong odor in the men's bathroom. After discussion with the person in charge they state a contractor is coming today to professionally clean the drains in the bathrooms. Please send the invoice from the service today to damien.yee@boston.gov and follow through with any recommendations by the contractor.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 17, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 4, 2026

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

The hand sink next to the prep sink in the back of house sprays water into the air when the hot water is turned on; repair or replace the faucet so that it does not spray water when turned on.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the rear door leading to the dumpster there is a gap in the bottom right of the door where sunlight is visible; repair or replace the door or repair or replace the doorsweep to prevent pest entry.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the second floor there are multiple instances of damaged baseboards; repair or replace the baseboards.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 19, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Faucet at prep area hand sink leaks. Pipe under dish station spray sink leaks. Repair as needed.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Faucet at prep area hand sink leaks. Pipe under dish station spray sink leaks. Repair as needed.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 27, 2025

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Filter to ice machine leaking. PIC stated repair is pending. Ensure area stays clean and dry to avoid attracting pests.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wall under dish machine area damaged and with black mold-like substance. Clean and repair wall as needed for sooth cleanable surface.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 24, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 24, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 1, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

8-301.11 Frozen Dessert child license is unpaid for 2024. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to arrange payment for permit 18634

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

8-301.11 Frozen Dessert child license is unpaid for 2024. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to arrange payment for permit 18634

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 26, 2023

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple products in a refrigeration unit at the service line that is not properly working wee at 48F-50F All products including fruit refrigerated beverages and dairy were removed and placed in a refrigerator at 39F

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Only refrigeration unit at the service counter for the servers is not properly working. Door is broken and does not fully close. a hook and eye has been put on the front of the unit to try to hold the doors closed but a large space is still observed. Internal temperature is at 50F. All products that were placed in the unit today were removed and placed in a refrigeration unit at the cookline at 39F. Repair company arrived at the time of the inspection. Discontinue use of the refrigeration unit until proper repairs are made to hold temperatures of 41F or below

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 19, 2023

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple products in a refrigeration unit at the service line that is not properly working wee at 48F-50F All products including fruit refrigerated beverages and dairy were removed and placed in a refrigerator at 39F

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Only refrigeration unit at the service counter for the servers is not properly working. Door is broken and does not fully close. a hook and eye has been put on the front of the unit to try to hold the doors closed but a large space is still observed. Internal temperature is at 50F. All products that were placed in the unit today were removed and placed in a refrigeration unit at the cookline at 39F. Repair company arrived at the time of the inspection. Discontinue use of the refrigeration unit until proper repairs are made to hold temperatures of 41F or below

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 19, 2023 · Original Source

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