THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

2851 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33306
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/11/2024

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 22-49-4: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

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk In Cooler floor
  • 16-11-4: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
  • 22-41-4: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

Inspection Date: 5/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8669110

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 41-17-4: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

Inspection Date: 9/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445504

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. ens room
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Next to Reach In Cooler
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347462

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dishwashing area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door in rear or kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
  • 10-12-5: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
  • 02D-01-5: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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 03D-15-4: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
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the employee bathroom. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe hand washing sink on cook line soap dispenser inoperable.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site