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ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

105 S SR 7, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561.296.0878

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 22 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6013789
Grade history
JUL 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Multiple rodent droppings throughout establishment. 30+ at cook line/grill area on floor behind equipment 40+ in dry storage on floors 20+ at ware washing area on floor
High priority/35A-04-4
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026016922Jan 13, 2026Apr 16, 2026$200
2--2017057914Nov 27, 2017Dec 29, 2017$400

Inspection history

22 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At front counter, Employee touch hair, handled soiled dishes then proceeded to touch clean plates and utensils without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Multiple rodent droppings throughout establishment. 30+ at cook line/grill area on floor behind equipment 40+ in dry storage on floors 20+ at ware washing area on floor
High priority/35A-04-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked sausage (77F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. Operator placed onto to grill to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at designated hand sink. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line, cutting board with deep groove marks, no longer easily cleanable
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. At cook line/grill area, approximately 20+ dead roaches on floor behind equipment.
Basic/35A-03-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in use utensils in standing water 102F. Operator removed.
Basic/10-07-4
Jan 27, 2026Call 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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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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Advised operator to set up threee compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes until Dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-41-4/Return visit Jan 27, 2026 · Same-Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Advised operator to set up three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes until machine is repaired. Admin Complaint
Jan 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Advised operator to set up threee compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes until Dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-41-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, gravy (115F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F. Operator placed onto stove to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food stored on floor. At dry storage, bags of sugar and flour stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved items to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline flip line, in use utensils in standing water 87F. Operator placed onto stove to heat to 135F.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 650 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator washed snd sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. I emailed operator form and he printed and all employees less the 60 days hired signed forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees touched their face then proceed to put on gloves and prepare food without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands properly.
High priority/12A-25-4/Warning
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. At flip top cooler by cookline area next to oven- diced ham, 53F- cold holding, shredded cheddar 46-49F- cold holding, diced tomatoes 50F- cold holding, shredded white cheese 48-51F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline area next to oven- diced ham, 53F- cold holding, shredded cheddar 46-49F- cold holding, diced tomatoes 50F- cold holding, shredded white cheese 48-51F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At flip top cooler at cook line near walk in cooler- diced tomatoes 42F, cut tomatoes 52F cold holding, chopped lettuce 52F- cold holding, crepe batter 51F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. At front counter - Hollandaise sauce 78F-cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining time- At front counter each in cooler- cream cheese 47F- cold holding, milk 46F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on flat top -butter 98F- hot holding, #2 cooked sausage links 101F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed to be reheated. At cookline - cooked sausage links 101F- hot holding, food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed to be reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 650 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sinks.
High priority/29-34-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cookline due to dead battery.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes operator removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter cleaning kart- chemical spray bottle not labeled.ed- operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 650 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach — this licence has since moved.

5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pastries stored and in direct contact with thank you to go bags at walk in freezer. Advised operator to remove pastries from to go bags.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw tuna over bechamel sauce at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 #10 can Country gravy dented to seam at dry storage. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Alto sham: cooked mushrooms (122F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed back in oven to reheat to 165+F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached, no vacuum breaker present.
High priority/29-42-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not available at time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Mar 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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. At walk in cooler - Shredded cheese 50-52F- cold holding, farmers cheese 50-52F- cold holding, cut tomatoes 50-52F- cold holding, diced tomatoes 50-52F- cold holding, cut ham 50-52F- cold holding, chorizo 50-52F- cold holding, cooked chicken 50-52F- cold holding, cream cheese 50-52F- cold holding, buck wheat batter 50-52F- cold holding, butter 50-52F- cold holding, chocolate milk 50-52F- cold holding, liquid egg 50-52F- cold holding, heavy whipping cream 50-52F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for more than 6 hours - see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler - Shredded cheese 50-52F- cold holding, farmers cheese 50-52F- cold holding, cut tomatoes 50-52F- cold holding, diced tomatoes 50-52F- cold holding, cut ham 50-52F- cold holding, chorizo 50-52F- cold holding, cooked chicken 50-52F- cold holding, cream cheese 50-52F- cold holding, buck wheat batter 50-52F- cold holding, butter 50-52F- cold holding, chocolate milk 50-52F- cold holding, liquid egg 50-52F- cold holding, heavy whipping cream 50-52F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for more than 6 hours - see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink- by dishwashing hand sink- operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer - raw ground beef not commercially packaged stored over cooked potatoes - operator removed iced and stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- raw ground beef stored over cooked potatoes - operator removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by serve station- Milk 48F- cold holding, chocolate milk 48F- cold holding, sour cream45F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of tempestuous for 2 hours- operator placed under time as a Publix health control for remaining time. At cookline counter- Butter 71F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- food left out on counter- operator placed under time as a Publix health control for remaining time.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At flats top in pan on cookline- cooked sausage links104F, cooked sausage patty 110F- food out of temperature for 30 minutes - operator placed on stove to be reheated to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm- corrected to 100ppm)
High priority/41-15-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dishmachine handwash sink- metal parts in sink- operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for Hollindaise sauce on time as a Public health control.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler at cookline - in use avocados with stickers still attached - operator removed and washed properly. At front counter - in use bananas with stickers still attached - operator removed and washed properly.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans in storage room. At dry storage area- two dented cans of Dulce de or he- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
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. No time mark for pooled eggs under time as a public health control- operator time marked for remaining time.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler- hash browns 100-102F at 10:05 to 104F at 11:00 (cooling since 9:15) food stored in enclosed container- at current rate of cooking food will not reach to 70F within remaking time - operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between the cracks on the cook line.
Basic/24-14-4
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 650 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at dry storage. Operator removed.
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed a few cases on floor in walking freezer. Operator placed on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At employee restroom no covered trash receptacle, instructed operator to provide trash receptacle for feminine hygiene products.
Basic/32-12-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Mar 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. No time mark for diced tomatoes, pooled eggs and pancake batter on time as a public health control- operator marked for remaining hour.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing closed waste receptacle in employee unisex bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. At coffee station- coffee filters on counter not protected- operator covered.
Basic/25-05-4
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 650 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observe half case of half and half on floor in walk-in refrigerator. Operator put on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Expired insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 13323, 13324, 121640, 6/11/2022
/48-01-5
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At cook line melted butter used in chemical spray bottle. Instructed operator to either change bottle or label as containing melted butter
High priority/14-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler Raw shell egg over pre-cooked breaded chicken., Raw smoked salmon over pre-cooked breaded chicken, raw steak over pre-cooked breaded chicken, Operator removed shell eggs, raw salmon and raw steak to proper storage shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line cooked potatoes and cooked hash browns being held in oven at 98F at 9:30am, operator stated both items were prepared at 7am. Operator instructed to reheat potatoes to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon Benedict on menu with no asterisk/ indicator that the smoked salmon is raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At employee restroom no covered trash receptacle, instructed operator to provide trash receptacle for feminine hygiene products.
Basic/32-12-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler on prep line in use avocados still have produce sticker.Operator removed avacado
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 650 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, West Palm Beach — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Gregg Nuguid stated no way to test person in charge did not have any way to test high temperature dishwasher with termo lables or high temperature dishwasher thermometer
Intermediate/16-62-1
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at draw refrigerator; ham, sliced cheese,ham,beef (45F - Cold Holding). Operator lower temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Observe with butter packets. Operator labled time as 9:30-1:30
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observe butter packets being place back in container for new customers from previous customers. Operator discarded butter.
High priority/07-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning

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