Old Sugar Mill Pancake House
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Old Sugar Mill Pancake House, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that some food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Old Sugar Mill Pancake House squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
82
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler door detached at top hinge.
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. -sandwich press.
23-03-4
78
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tub stored on top of hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -unsealed concrete in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-01: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
95
Jun 24, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in three compartment sink not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -shell egg held at room temperature at cookline. Out of cooler 20 minutes. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -4 live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of ice bin. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris by three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -unsealed concrete in kitchen. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -floor fan in kitchen soiled with grease and dust. -heavy accumulation of old batter on top of and on sides of cooler at front counter area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Toilets inside facility not functioning. Establishment using restrooms adjacent to restaurant. **Warning**
32-23-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease: - behind electric griddle in kitchen. -behind sandwich press and fryers. -behind buckets of discarded pancake batter from tables. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Warning**
21-08-4
25
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pancake batter at front counter at 53f. Out of cooler 30 minutes. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Flat of shell eggs with 4 cracked shell eggs.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored next to bag of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, hand sink by dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
52
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hard boiled eggs prepared 11/23. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hard boiled eggs dated 11/23. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 44°, ham 45°. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Sugar Mill Pancake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Sugar Mill Pancake House on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Sugar Mill Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that some food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Old Sugar Mill Pancake House.
How does Old Sugar Mill Pancake House compare to other restaurants in De Leon Springs?
Old Sugar Mill Pancake House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the De Leon Springs average of 79.
Has Old Sugar Mill Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old Sugar Mill Pancake House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Old Sugar Mill Pancake House 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 Old Sugar Mill Pancake House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Sugar Mill Pancake House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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