The Original Pancake House
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
23
Score
Going back to 2022, The Original Pancake House has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Plantation restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
23
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then handled clean plate Employee washed hands and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to dish machine used to store sanitizer bucket. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.
29-08-4
58
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked sausage cold held at 44F in walk in cooler. Per operator, sausage transfer from walk in freezer to walk in cooler 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to transfer item to freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touched interior of serving plate without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee changed his gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in box containing plastic wrap.
25-25-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed case with unwashed lemons stored over cot apples in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee with long ineffective hair restraint engaging in food preparation
13-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on ceiling tiles and AC vents throughout cookline.
36-34-5
37
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment using pH kit. Showed the correct kits to the manager.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the employee restroom hand sink. Soap was changed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the front line, a small ramekin was stored in the powdered sugar. The item was removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham, chicken patties and raw salmon cold held at 47F in walk in cooler. Per operator, all items placed in walk in cooler from overnight. Items did not remove from unit since. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice ham, chicken patties and raw salmon cold held at 47F in walk in cooler. Per operator, all items placed in walk in cooler from overnight. Items did not remove from unit since.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Unable to calibrate.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at wait station. Operator replenished towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on in-use food preparation table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases with various food items stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
23-03-4
47
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing pink liquid located at front counter Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
12B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked diced potatoes covered in a bowl with small amounts of condensation on film 47F-51F. Per operator item cooked and placed in cooler previous day .See stop sale.
03D-02-5
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM . Had operator set up three compartment sink chlorine 100PPM **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes then proceeded to pick up food order and served food. And did not wash hands. Reviewed correct hand washing instructions with operator **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked diced potatoes covered in a bowl with small amounts of condensation on film 47F-51F. Per operator item cooked and placed in cooler previous day
01B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops in flour,corn flour. Operator removed and washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
52
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sourdough mix: 46f
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer Employee washed his hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sourdough Mix, turkey, ham, tomatoes
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced new soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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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 Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Pancake House?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” 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 Plantation?
The Original Pancake House most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 78.
Has The Original Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Original Pancake House have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Original Pancake House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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