OLD SUGAR MILL PANCAKE HOUSE
601 PONCE DELEON BLVD, De Leon FL 32130 · 814-860-4266
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
OCT 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -4 live flies in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
2 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen.
Restroom door hinge broken.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -clean cups not air dried before stacking.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wine bottles stored under soap dispenser.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomato and coleslaw at 45°f in reach in cooler. Per temperature log coleslaw and sliced tomatoes at 36°f at 7:45 am this morning.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employees filling water pitchers at handwashing sink.
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.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -establishment cooking sausage on flat grill in kitchen.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler door detached at top hinge.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. -sandwich press.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tub stored on top of hand wash sink.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -unsealed concrete in kitchen.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -cooking bacon on electric flat griddle in kitchen. -table top fryers in use.
Jun 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -4 live flies in kitchen.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in three compartment sink not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of ice bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris by three compartment sink.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -unsealed concrete in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Toilets inside facility not functioning. Establishment using restrooms adjacent to restaurant.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease: - behind electric griddle in kitchen. -behind sandwich press and fryers. -behind buckets of discarded pancake batter from tables.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. -Dry towels in use under griddle in kitchen.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -cooking bacon on electric flat griddle in kitchen. -table top fryers in use.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense granola.
Employee jackets, purses hanging on rack containing to store food.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, cooler in server area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at front counter.
Water leaking from faucet at handwash sink at front counter.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Flat of shell eggs with 4 cracked shell eggs.
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.
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.
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 handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, hand sink by dish machine.
Sanitizer bucket stored next to bag of sugar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.