Original Pancake House, 6650 Dykes Rd, Southwest Ranches, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6650 Dykes Rd, Southwest Ranches, FL 33331
License #: 1619979
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry Storage Arrea.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Service Area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Open Gatorade Bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell Phones. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female Employee Long Dangling Pony Tail.Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Service Area Egg Whites 46°F. Corrective Action, Iced it Down to Bring the Temp down. At the end of the Inspection. Final Temp 40°F. Liquid a Eggs and Egg Whites at Kitchen Prep 45°F, Cook Took Corrective Action. Built an Ice Bath And Brought the Final Temp At the End of the Inspection to 40°F.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour Tub Not Labelled, Plastic Sauce Bottles not Labelled.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Coffee Creamer on Serving table was over 56°F, Corrective Action Taken, Operator discarded the left over Creamer and Placed the new Creamer in an Ice Bath.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Bottom Reach in Cooler Kitchen , Grill area: Gravies, Batters over47°F. Had the Operator Ice the Product down and call the Mechanic to fix it. Corrective Action Taken.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One stall missing covered waste receptacle, customer women's restroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink on prep table.
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Can of peanuts at the cookline area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cookline
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Waitress station reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Waitress station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy products at 52°F in the Wait station Reach in cooler. Moved to a working unit dropped 5°F in 1/2 h. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter, milk on the waitress station at 50°F. Explained and implemented time control procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Toasts. Instructed to use tongs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on dumpster area hose Bibb.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter on Cookline reach in cooler at 51° F, iced down to 41° F. Batter at the cookline on ice bath found at 52°F, iced down to 41°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over plant foods on the cooler, raw meat over bread in the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Explained and implemented time control procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer Buckets on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Dish washer area. **Corrected On-Site**
9/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container throughout dish and utensil storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in food prep area on shelf nearest ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at soda machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at wait station.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed raw bacon over corned beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed at wait station RIC nearest soda machine 50?f unit temperature adjusted to comply 41?f **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soiled in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
3/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped platters Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cookline
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw eggs above soup walkin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.reachin cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.grits Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.par cooked bacon
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.peanut oil Corrected On Site.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.chipped plates Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.cookline handsink
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.cookline handsink
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.grits Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cut onion Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit.hollandaise sauce cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.cookline
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.granola
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.chipped plates Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.ice bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.paint Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.baseboard
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.cheese sauce Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw eggs-60 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.server station
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.falling dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
8/3/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.falling Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.hood
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. walkin & eggs
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.potatoes in oven
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed fruits/vegetables exposed to improper chemical wash. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.dishroom
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.cracked
7/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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