Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

2851 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Nov 20, 2025
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 20, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 24204572

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test strips expired.

31B-02-4

Detail 24204570

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on expo line. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24204569

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets.

36-34-5

Detail 24204571

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in rear kitchen.

35B-01-4

Detail 24204568

Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

23-03-4

Detail 24204567

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves with build up of food debris.

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 24095631

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to triple sink Manager replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 24095632

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at handwash sink next to Flip top cooler Operator adjusted dispensing mechanism Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24095630

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's room

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 23938825

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on wall behind flip top cooler next to hand wash sink on cookline Observed 1 live roach under Atosa Freezer in prep area.

41-17-4

Detail 23938824

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a clear liquid identified as bleach. Bottle is located on the bottom shelf of prep table next in waffle maker Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23938823

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches on floor under flip top cooler next to hand wash sink

36-11-4

Detail 23938826

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk In Cooler

21-12-4

Detail 23938822

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23826414

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs at cook line 50F at 10 am Operator added ice to container cooling eggs. At 10:45 am Eggs were at 41F Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23826415

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to Dish machine Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23826412

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains a clear liquid identified as bleach and located on top of Dish rack. Operator labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23826413

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinking water in cooler at cook line Operator removed item Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23826416

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris. Wall behind stove and grill

Oct 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-49-4

Detail 23237424

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set 3 Compartment sink t wash, rinse and sanitize utensils

21-12-4

Detail 23237425

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23064747

High Priority - 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. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitizing utensils Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23064746

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk In Cooler floor

16-11-4

Detail 23064748

Basic - Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Detergent used for sanitize step

May 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22858274

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

41-17-4

Detail 22858273

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance identified as multi quat sanitizer not labeled. Spray bottle located on serving cart Manager labeled bottle Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22858272

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

27-16-4

Detail 22305306

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

31B-04-4

Detail 22305308

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. ens room

29-11-4

Detail 22305305

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Next to Reach In Cooler

21-12-4

Detail 22305307

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 22122413

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in over stacked plastic containers. Not portioned or prep today.Per operator less than 2 hours. Operator split cheeses in to two containers and moved to walk-in cooler . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 22122414

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Pooled eggs 50F @9:30 cooling since 9:00 rechecked 49@ 10:00 held in covered plastic 5 gallon containers. Operator move to freezer to expedite cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22122418

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the employee bathroom. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22122420

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe hand washing sink on cook line soap dispenser inoperable.

41-17-4

Detail 22122419

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22122415

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dishwashing area.

35B-01-4

Detail 22122417

Basic - Exterior door in rear or kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-22-4

Detail 22122412

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.

10-12-5

Detail 22122411

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in a container that the bottom surface was rusted. Operator removed scoop clean and sanitized placed in clean container. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22122416

Basic - Working containers of flour, powered non fat and buttermilk, and removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21711911

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table - Swiss cheese (42F-44F - Cold Holding) held under 4 hours in over filled container- operator split and moved to cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 21711913

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. COOLING - pooled eggs (54F - Cooling) 9:30 1.50 hours remaining recheck 30 mins 52F held in covered 5 gallon containers - operator moved to freezer to facilitate the cooling process. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 21711909

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At all dispensers.

14-09-4

Detail 21711912

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

31B-04-4

Detail 21711910

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from prep area - operator posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21711914

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered - operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 21170956

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over Ground beef. Manager removed eggs and placed on bottom shelf of Walk In Cooler. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21170955

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Mens Room

02C-02-5

Detail 21170958

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pancake Batter in Walk In Cooler

31B-06-4

Detail 21170954

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

31B-04-4

Detail 21170957

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

May 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 21110607

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed extreme ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-26: Time Extended

May 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 21107926

High Priority - Observed raw pooled eggs stored above pancake batter. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21107934

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. buckwheat with butter (52°F - Cold Holding); French toast batter with eggs (52°F - Cold Holding) Observed items in bottom of flip top cooler across from flat top grill. Ambient temperature of cooler is 51°F. Operator states all items other than buckwheat with butter and French toast batter are less than 4 hours. Unable to determine what time cooler went out of temperature. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hollandaise sauce (90°F - Hot Holding) Observed metal bowl of hollandaise sauce being held at expo window at 90°.F. Operator states more than 4 hours. Provided operator with TPHC form. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21107935

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1: waffle batter (51°F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (51°F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (52°F - Cold Holding) buckwheat with butter (52°F - Cold Holding); French toast batter with eggs (52°F - Cold Holding) Observed items in bottom of flip top cooler across from flat top grill. Ambient temperature of cooler is 51°F. Operator states all items other than buckwheat with butter and French toast batter are less than 4 hours. Unable to determine what time cooler went out of temperature. See stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21107933

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hollandaise sauce (90°F - Hot Holding) Observed metal bowl of hollandaise sauce being held at expo window at 90°.F. Operator states more than 4 hours. Provided operator with TPHC form. See Stop Sale. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21107930

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Nemo diced stored with food debris. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21107931

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing quaternary sanitizer not labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21107927

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees backpack stored on prep table by ice machine. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-31-4

Detail 21107929

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed raw shelled egg stored in a container without a drip pan to catch excess water. Operator added a screen. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21107932

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed extreme ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 21107937

Basic - Observed Ceiling tile missing above walk-in cooler door. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21107936

Basic - Observed employee water bottles stored in reach-in cooler across from flat top. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21107928

Basic - Working containers of flour, sugar , salt, removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed near walk-in cooler door. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 20732828

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fermented potatoes (56). Operator ferments potatoes for pancake batter.

03A-02-5

Detail 20732825

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fermented potatoes (56). Operator ferments potatoes for pancake batter.

31B-02-4

Detail 20732827

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen. Operator placed new roll Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20732824

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open cup on top of flip top cooler on cook line and on top of prep table in kitchen

08B-31-4

Detail 20732826

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Eggs at cook line. Operator switched eggs into drainable container Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20732822

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

16-46-4

Detail 20732830

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-16-4

Detail 20732831

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-49-6

Detail 20732823

Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk in freezer

02D-01-5

Detail 20732829

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Butter in spray bottle on cook line. Butter labeled Corrected On-Site

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20373518

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut ham (48°F); cut melon (48°F); pancake batter (50°F). Reach in coolers at front counter my working. Line cooks using walk in cooler to hold all food for service. Manager setup bins to hold food on ice to prevent frequent trips to walk in cooler Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20373521

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator placed new roll of paper towels Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20373517

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on flip top cooler cutting board across from cook line Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20373522

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. 2 cups on prep table across from cook line Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20373519

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice achine Warning

21-44-1

Detail 20373520

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor in front of cook line Warning