THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE
8460 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation FL 33324
Last inspected Mar 6, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice ham, chicken patties and raw salmon cold held at 47F in walk in cooler. Per operator, all items placed in walk in cooler from overnight. Items did not remove from unit since.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019043619 | Jul 26, 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
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. -Observed employee touch dirty plates and utensils and then handle clean plates without first wash his hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed hash brown cold held at 46F in refrigerator drawer's. Per operator, item transfer to unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager -Observed Hatit Ahmed food manager certification with ServSafe expired on 2/17/2020.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink at cookline block with garbage container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash knife in hand wash sink with no sanitizing method.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine.
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in box containing plastic wrap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open beverage container stored on food preparation table next to food items.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee eating in kitchen area. Advise employee to eat in a designated location.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored on top shelf in walk in cooler not identify or segregated from establishment foods.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at wait station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in flour container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food preparation table next to clean equipment.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cookline.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then handled clean plate Employee washed hands and changed gloves
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to dish machine used to store sanitizer bucket. Employee removed bucket.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Plumbing system in disrepair.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touched interior of serving plate without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee changed his gloves and wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked sausage cold held at 44F in walk in cooler. Per operator, sausage transfer from walk in freezer to walk in cooler 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to transfer item to freezer for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup in box containing plastic wrap.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on ceiling tiles and AC vents throughout cookline.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed female employee with long ineffective hair restraint engaging in food preparation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed case with unwashed lemons stored over cot apples in walk in cooler.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment using pH kit. Showed the correct kits to the manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the employee restroom hand sink. Soap was changed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the front line, a small ramekin was stored in the powdered sugar. The item was removed
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice ham, chicken patties and raw salmon cold held at 47F in walk in cooler. Per operator, all items placed in walk in cooler from overnight. Items did not remove from unit since.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham, chicken patties and raw salmon cold held at 47F in walk in cooler. Per operator, all items placed in walk in cooler from overnight. Items did not remove from unit since. See stop sale.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Unable to calibrate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at wait station. Operator replenished towels.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on in-use food preparation table.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases with various food items stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored on shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing pink liquid located at front counter Manager labeled bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee eating while preparing food.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed ice scoop
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.