The Original Pancake House

4110 Nw Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2023
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at The Original Pancake House stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 15, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that The Original Pancake House's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 15, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Jensen Beach sits at 80, putting The Original Pancake House on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Same from 9/14/23. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: part is on order. **Time Extended**
16-20-4
86
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.- tiles in the dinning room have mold like substance accumulated from water condensation; Vents have condensation accumulated- in the dining room.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Vents and tiles have water condensation and presence of mold like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing at mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Feb 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw turkey Pattie's over raw sausage. Walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored raw turkey Pattie's on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dinning room/condensation. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Mop sink/cold water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dining room /from vent condensation. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storeroom, kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
47
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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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. Cutting avocados/cook line/corrective action taken/operator washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 52 degrees/whipped cream/ice bin/stored within 2 hours/corrective action taken/operator added more ice to ice bin. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Storeroom/corrective action taken/operator secured co2 tanks. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-11-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water/mop sink
29-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Frontline
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storeroom/kitchen/walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soup/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
43
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream/opened over 24 hours before/walk in cooler
02C-03-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers/storeroom/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink area/operator called for service to repair tiles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw eggs/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink area. Operator called for service to repair plumbing system. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Original Pancake House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Original Pancake House on file is from Sep 15, 2023. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Original Pancake House?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Original Pancake House.

How does The Original Pancake House compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?

The Original Pancake House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jensen Beach average of 80.

Has The Original Pancake House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Original Pancake House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Original Pancake House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.