DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

10599 West Atlantic Boulevard
Coral Springs, Florida, 33071
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867603

  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over raw beef at walk in freezer. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in by syrup warmer: milk (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours. Advised operator to move products to another operable cooler.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. walk in: hash browns (106F - Cooling) at 9:36; cooling since 8:30 - 97F at 10:03 - At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed product in walk in freezer to quick chill. ; table top cooler: pooled eggs (44F - Cooling) at 9:42; cooling since 7:00 - 44F at 10:06 - At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator added ice to cooling unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Emailed time control procedure to operator.
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Walk in cooler: Mushroom sauce pulled from freezer on 6/9 not date marked. Educated operator on proper date marking procedures. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10704529

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by ice machine
  • 11-26-1: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. Form was emailed
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink by blodgett oven

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593363

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779636

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Observed ice scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator properly stored item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation, oranges not washed prior to placing in juicer. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored, boxes of register tape in restroom. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep area for kitchen wiping clothes not properly stored. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar in food storage container not labeled. Operator properly labeled item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed batter for pancakes (47F - Cold Holding), as per operator removed from walk in cooler at 8:00am, placed on ice bath, was not prepped or portioned today. Operator replaced ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hand washing sink in dish washing area, below has threaded nozzle with no vacuum breaker. Warning
  • 03G-46-2:Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. Source dough starter has cooked potatoes. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed honey dew at 9:30 prepped at 7:00am (50F - Cooling)-10:15 (47F) at reach in cooler at the end of kitchen area. At this rate of cooling it will not reach 41F in the allotted 4 hours. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employee restaurants. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Source dough starter made with cooked potatoes. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach not properly labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599469

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line prep table at stove- observed employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed water bottle Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on inside of on the floor and on the floor at rear of freezer.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler- observed employee thermo cup of beverage being stored with food on shelf.
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- observed containers of diced ham date mark 1/12. Operator stated ham was removed from freezer this morning. Operator date marked ham with today's date.

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504006

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen dish area- observed sheet trays on storage shelf being stored not inverted. Operator stored sheet trays inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2023 Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter cook line hand washing sink- observed china cap being stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed china cap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378424

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen cook line at grill station cold holding unit prep table- observed plates being stored on table not inverted.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen front counter expo line- observed wiping cloths underneath cutting boards.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in walk in cooler unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee cups of beverage. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front counter expo line- observed wiping cloths on entire prep tables.
  • 12A-13-4: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. Front counter- observed waiter- dropped half n half creamer on floor, picked up creamer and grab clean service plate and cup without washing hands.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat top grill-; potato hash (84F - Hot Holding); sausage links (106F - Hot Holding). Operator removed removed items for reheating.
  • 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided operator with employee health form. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with Big 6. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter expo line hand washing sink- observed ice inside hand washing sink.
  • 53B-13-5: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. No proof of training for employees currently working. Warning