VILLAGE INN PANCAKE HOUSE
11302 N 30 ST, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-977-7925
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 54 F, Pancake mix 67 F. Employee moved to working cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024049811 | Jul 3, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $160 |
| 3--2018060820 | Oct 8, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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 tested 0ppm of chlorine. Restaurant unable to use dishwasher until it is fixed and sanitizing properly three compartment sink is set up t tested 200PPM quaternary ammonia.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored overtop reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Door on reach in cooler is broken on cooks line. Gasket are torn in reach in cooler on cooks line.
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Food stored on floor. Boxes of soda syrup stored on floor in back kitchen area. Manager properly stored boxes.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer bucket tested 400ppm of quaternary ammonia. Manager refilled bucket with chlorine sanitizer bucket tested 100ppm of chlorine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 tested 0ppm of chlorine 3 compartment sink set up and tested 200ppm of Queary ammonia. Three compartment sink is to be used until dishwasher is fixed and working properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored overtop raw beef inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored raw chicken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
Aug 7, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains across from flattop grill on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. chicken (52F - Cold Holding) ground sausage (51F - Cold Holding); egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); milk (52F - Hot Holding)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (52F - Cold Holding) ground sausage (51F - Cold Holding); egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); milk (52F - Hot Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (52F - Cold Holding) ground sausage (51F - Cold Holding); egg whites (51F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); milk (52F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains across from flattop grill on cooks line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dirty dish stored inside it. Manager removed dirty dish and placed at dishwasher.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Stands water on floor in front of walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryer on cooks line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloths sitting on cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line. Managers removed and properly stored cloths.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in restaurant have build of black-mold like substance.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food paper towels used to line bottom of sausages pan on grill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers on cooks line have stains.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee eye glasses stored on reach in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor next to entrance to freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice around the door and on the floor.
Water draining onto floor surface. Pipes underneath 3 compartment sink are draining onto floor.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking inside reach in cooler. Chef cleaned out water. Leaking pipe completely disconnected from 3 compartment in back kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Observed dishwasher go from washing dishes, to putting away clean dishes with no handwash. Discussed with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area vents.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep/server station near front. Employee drink on microwave on cooks line. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall damage in storage room, discussed with operator. Operator states active work order. Missing cove molding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator used raw egg shell carton to line bottom of table. Unused spatula and lids stored on top, discussed with operator cross contamination potential. Operator removed egg shell cartons and washed dishes.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) CORRECTED TOM; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Jul 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bernard Jones.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cheese and berries in reach in cooler on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 54 F, Pancake mix 67 F. Employee moved to working cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bernard Jones.
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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Establishment not using dish machine at time of inspection. Advised operator to use 3 Compartment Sink until dish machine is working properly. Tested dish machine again 100ppm chlorine.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in potatoes.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 122F. Manager heated water to 144F.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles overtop dishwasher area are soiled and in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on ceiling are soiled throughout kitchen area.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing underneath storage shelves housing bags of flour in dry storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup one walk in freezer floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fry door handle. Manager placed tongs at dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside first reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath dishwasher.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 122F. Manager heated water to 144F.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles overtop dishwasher area are soiled and in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on ceiling are soiled throughout kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored drink.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing underneath storage shelves housing bags of flour in dry storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup one walk in freezer floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fry door handle. Manager placed tongs at dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside first reach in cooler on cooks line are torn.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath dishwasher.
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.