The Original Pancake House, 8903 Glades Rd Ste K1, Boca Raton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8903 Glades Rd Ste K1, Boca Raton, FL 33434
License #: 6020439
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top load cooler on the cook-line is not maintaining food at 41°, owner checked unit it was unplugged. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham 55°, beef 57°, cheese 57°, tomato 57° in the cook-line top loader moved to ice tub to return to 41° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over corn beef hash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed client consumer advisory and they printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone and keys by the prep table.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
6/17/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Above the prep station work area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Milk and red bull **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
1/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Utensils in dirty container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.tongs by the waitress station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees ham at 49°, cheese at 48°, closed lid and turned up cooler , revisited before end of inspection ham 42°, cheese 42° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing used to fill bucket and had a rag in the sink . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at kitchen hand wash sink. Manager turned it back on. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/30/2013Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom.
  • Basic - Debris,dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. Near walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted scale at cookline.
  • Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Flour container at cookline.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. 2 door flip top cooler at cookline and flip top cooler at end of cookline.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Can opener and blade rusted.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cinnamon container at end of cookline.
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. From handling raw bacon to handling cheese without washing hands. **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. Cook added cheese and handled cooked bacon with his bare hands. Flipping crepes with bare hands at cookline. Wear gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Ajax bottle by cups in dishwashing area shelving.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. 2 door flip top cooler at cookline (repeat) and unused flip top cooler at end of cookline. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Obstructed by garbage can in ice machine area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pot with water at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. At end of cookline near ovens, water at 77? F. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door.
2/12/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at 2 door flip top cooler soiled.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. bug zapper installed over dipperwell and ice cream chest freezer .
12/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near ice machine area .
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. handwash sink at cookline near ovens. at 86 degrees .Water at least 100 degrees must be provided at all sinks used by employees .
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. at flour container . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at 2 door flip top cooler soiled.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. 3 door and 2 door flip top coolers at cookline .
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. bug zapper installed over dipperwell and ice cream chest freezer .
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. keys in prep area shelving . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw chicken stored above batter at walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. AJAX cleaner next to clean pots in dishwashing area . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. brown sugar container in dry storage .
9/20/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.0 ppm SANITIZE BUCKET Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.LARGE TRASH CAN BLOCKS COOKSLI NE HANDWASH
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.COOKSLI NE FOODHANDLERS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.PLASTIC BUCKET IN HANDWASH DISHMACHINE AREA
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.STOVE TOP
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.SPRAY BOTTLES OF CLEANERS YELLOW
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/1/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.END OF COOKSLINE
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.FOODHANDLERS AT COOKSLINE
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.WALKIN FREEZER FLOOR
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.BAG OF FLOUR
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.STRAINER IN COOKSLINE HANDWASH
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area.ICE CREAM SERVICE
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.HOSE CONNECTION OUTSIDE CANWASH
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.HANDWASH
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.WHITE CUTTING BOARD TOPS
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in dining area.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.COOKED SAUSAGES
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.SPRAY BOTTLE
6/27/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/23/2011Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed live fly in kitchen. one SERVICED THIS AM AND ON A TWICE A WEEK BASIS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/14/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.COOKSLINE
4/25/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.LARGE CONTAINER AND PITCHER
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.TOAST STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.WHITE CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.NEED QUAT
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.PANCAKE BATTER ICED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.WALKIN BUTTERS
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.COOKED HAM PCS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.SPRAY BOTTLE WATER WALKIN
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.COOKSLINE 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.SERVICE UTENSILS COOKSLINE
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.LARGE KNIFE IN HANDWASH COOKSLINE
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed no guard at handwash sinks
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable.OVER JUICE MACHINE
10/1/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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