ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE
6650 DYKES RD, Southwest Ranches FL 33331 · 954.272.0825
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in storage room. Operator killed with electric swatter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025078369 | Sep 19, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2019059201 | Nov 18, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2019031621 | Jun 5, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. 0 Ppm. Machine primed rechecked 100 Ppm
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked unpasteurized raw shell eggs and then handled a clean plate with out washing hands. Explained to Operator correct hand washing technique to explain to employee.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in low boy cooler at wait station half and half (50F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (50F - Cold Holding); per operator held in cooler overnight not portioned or prepared today
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler biscuit gravy (41-53F - Cold Holding) per operator was removed from walk-in cooler and held on cook line approximately 30 minutes before returned to walk in cooler. Observed in low boy cooler at wait station half and half (50F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (50F - Cold Holding); per operator held in cooler overnight not portioned or prepared today see stop sale. whipped cream (50F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit approximately 2 hours not portioned or prepared today. Operator moved to another cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed whip butter at 9:30am no time marked on held using time as a public health control. Operator determined that item made at 7:00 a.m. Operator correctly time marked.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose attached to faucet without vacuum breaker. Located by dishwasher area. Outside
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored inverted.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled cleaned plate without washing hands. Employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in storage room. Operator killed with electric swatter.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over boxes of oranges in walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located by dishwasher areas
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 122F. Operator discarded water.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple On prep table operator removed.
Sep 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawer in kitchen - salmon (51F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, operator stored item in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed container of raw shell eggs without proper time mark, as per operator item held for approximately 2 hours, operator provided time mark.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bib outside.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at expo bay - butter scooper in standing water (131F) operator removed water and stored correctly.
Open dumpster lid. Employee close lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prepping area, operator stored correctly.
Feb 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - butter milk batter (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature for unknown time. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - butter milk batter (45F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today, item held out of temperature for unknown time. See stop sale Observed on counter at expo bay - container of half and half (50F - Cold Holding) in ice bath, as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator replaced ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed at cook line - all items on time control (tomatoes, ham,cheeses,eggs cracked eggs, sausage, bacon, butter, butter milk batter, hollandaise, sliced ham, sliced Turkey) without time mark. Items portioned today. Items held for 1 hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in prepping room.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at expo bay. Operator provided item.
Stored food not covered. Observed at expo counter- Ice tea container not covered. Operator covered properly.
Nov 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); waffle batter (egg) (48F - Cold Holding); flat jack batter (egg and milk)(46F - Cold Holding); German batter (egg)(48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); burger patties (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature over night. See stop sale
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then proceeded to grab clean plate. Educated employee on proper handwashing techniques. Employee complied.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed employee I cracked raw shell eggs then proceeded to grab clean plate. Educated employee on proper handwashing techniques.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); waffle batter (egg) (48F - Cold Holding); flat jack batter (egg and milk)(46F - Cold Holding); German batter (egg)(48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); burger patties (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature over night. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); waffle batter (egg) (48F - Cold Holding); flat jack batter (egg and milk)(46F - Cold Holding); German batter (egg)(48F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (48F - Cold Holding); burger patties (48F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature over night. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed on prepping table next to grill - pooled eggs without time mark. As per operator items held for approximately2 hours, operator place time mark for remaining time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in oven warmer - sausages (118F - Hot Holding); house fries (118F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator turned temperature up
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop closet.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked unpasteurized eggs, used clean tongs to grab ready to eat pork sausages using same gloves, after manager instructed employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs on same shell of non dairy whipped milk. Employee moved eggs below milk.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Liquified butter (74F-Hot Holding). Observed butter on ambient temperature, not on time, employed placed on stove to reheated.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Hollandaise sauce, butter, per manager on time at 8:00 am, time wrote on labels.
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. Poster emailed to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in rear kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in cook line, hot water faucet completely shut off.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection 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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Coffee scoop handle in contact with coffee beans. Observed at front coffee machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Front counter expo line- observed employees water bottles, and beverage cups on expo line- Operator removed employees water bottles and beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front counter expo line- observed employee cellphone on expo food service line. Employee removed cellphone.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line under flat top grill- observed spatulas being stored inside standing water
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