The Original Pancake House
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
67
Score
The Original Pancake House appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet wiping cloth not stored”, showing up three times.
The Original Pancake House's latest score of 67 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Oct 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set 3 Compartment sink t wash, rinse and sanitize utensils
22-49-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
82
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitizing utensils **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk In Cooler floor
36-73-4
Basic - Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Detergent used for sanitize step
16-11-4
78
May 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance identified as multi quat sanitizer not labeled. Spray bottle located on serving cart Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Next to Reach In Cooler
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. ens room
31B-04-4
78
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in over stacked plastic containers. Not portioned or prep today.Per operator less than 2 hours. Operator split cheeses in to two containers and moved to walk-in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Pooled eggs 50F @9:30 cooling since 9:00 rechecked 49@ 10:00 held in covered plastic 5 gallon containers. Operator move to freezer to expedite cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the employee bathroom. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe hand washing sink on cook line soap dispenser inoperable.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door in rear or kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dishwashing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of flour, powered non fat and buttermilk, and removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in a container that the bottom surface was rusted. Operator removed scoop clean and sanitized placed in clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
45
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over Ground beef. Manager removed eggs and placed on bottom shelf of Walk In Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Mens Room
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pancake Batter in Walk In Cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Pancake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Pancake House on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Original Pancake House.
How does The Original Pancake House compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
The Original Pancake House most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has The Original Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Pancake House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Original Pancake House 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 The Original Pancake House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Original Pancake House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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