Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

VILLAGE PANCAKE HOUSE

7011 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Town 'n' Country, FL 336344947

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
4 High Priority
Mar 18, 2026
City
Town 'n' Country
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 24449133

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee at front line cook crack raw eggs then changed gloves without first washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures after touching raw eggs. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and wore new gloves at time with inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24449138

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three pieces of raw tilapia thawed inside vacuum packaging in walk-in cooler. One dented can of blueberry pie filling.

03A-02-5

Detail 24449132

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw eggs 68°F at 9:35 AM left out in room temperature at front line cook at 8 AM cooled down to 45°F at 10:18 AM. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 24449129

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53A-03-7

Detail 24449136

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Terese Castagan and Olides Vasquez.

22-02-4

Detail 24449130

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting board soiled inside establishment. Interior of ice machine soiled with dirt, located adjacent to dish pit area.

06-09-1

Detail 24449135

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Five raw frozen pieces of tilapia thawing inside vacuum packaging. Employee remove frozen fish from packaging at time of inspection and placed inside walk-in cooler. Three pieces of raw tilapia thawed inside vacuum packaging in walk-in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 24449134

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks inside establishment. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24449139

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on prep table located next kitchen entrance by pie display. Employee remove personal drink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24449137

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 24449131

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Vacuum packaged tilapia and raw steak thawing inside two hotel pans with water. Discussed proper thawing method with employee. Employee place raw meat into walk-in cooler for proper thawing at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 15

12A-10-4

Detail 24066365

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed employee touch face with gloves.employee washed hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 24066356

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from frozen fries and onion rings in front line reach in freezer under steam tables.

01B-02-5

Detail 24066362

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced ham (47 - Cold Holding) in front cook line closest to hand sink near service line

03A-02-5

Detail 24066352

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced ham (47 - Cold Holding) in front cook line closest to hand sink near service line. sausage raw (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef raw (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding) on cooks front line reach in cooler close to hand sink. Dairy (45 - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on service line employee placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-39-4

Detail 24066366

Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Not installed at mop sink.

02D-02-4

Detail 24066354

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed powdered sugar and brown sugar in unlabeled containers. Stored above hand sink on service line.

36-32-5

Detail 24066358

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged and soiled throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24066363

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.on front cooler adjacent to Nu Vu oven on the front line.

12B-07-4

Detail 24066355

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed drink on front counter Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24066353

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gaskets and damaged inside cooler door in reach in cooler adjacent to Nu-Vu oven on the cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 24066360

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on front line below steam table. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 24066361

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soled and covered with mold like substance. Observed food debris in bottom of front line cooler adjacent to Nu-Vu oven. Observed gasket under reach in freezer soiled on cooks line below steam tables.

08B-12-5

Detail 24066364

Basic - Observed food in boxes stored over ready to eat items in the walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 24066357

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 24066359

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dishwasher area.

Aug 29, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 23107413

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles surfaces cracking and peeling off at back kitchen area. 1 cracked ceiling tile in office. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with mold like substance above ice machine at back kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Cracked ceiling tile has been replaced in office. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 23107412

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

Aug 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23099065

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. Ran dish machine multiple times, chlorine tested 0ppm. Operator prime sanitizer manually, then ran dish machine multiple times again, test 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-11-4

Detail 23099060

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee states that he washed hands in bathroom, educated employee to wash hands again before returning to work with food and handle clean food equipment. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23099059

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23099058

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Accumulation of ice cubes dumped in hand wash sink at wait station. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23099063

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles surfaces cracking and peeling off at back kitchen area. 1 cracked ceiling tile in office. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with mold like substance above ice machine at back kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

28-02-4

Detail 23099066

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water dripping from ceiling onto dining table and floor in the middle of the dining room. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23099061

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23099064

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23099062

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water soaked on carpet at dining room area. Warning

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

12A-17-4

Detail 23033966

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbed hands with soap for less than 10 seconds then rinsed with water in hand wash sink by cook line. Discussed proper handwashing technique with operator.

03A-02-5

Detail 23033972

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pan of raw bacon 67 F and raw shell eggs 68 F Ambient stored in unused reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler, re temp: raw bacon 56 F, raw shell eggs 61 F Ambient Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23033969

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of tomato soup 112 F and chicken noodle soup 101 F stored in steam well at wait station. Operator reheated items at time of inspection: tomato soup 167 F, chicken noodle soup 174 F. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23033973

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. A opened gallon of milk in walk-in cooler. Operator date marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23033967

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes in hand wash sink at wait station. Discussed hand wash sink for hand wash only.

31B-02-4

Detail 23033970

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at three compartments sink area. Provided. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23033965

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 damaged ceiling tiles in office. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23033968

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license has been expired in office.

22-08-4

Detail 23033971

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food stains and debris at wait station.

Sep 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 22288138

High Priority - 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 employee handled soiled food debris basket under the dish machine, then returned to handle cleaned food containers from dish machine without washing hands. Discussed with operator, employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22288141

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chopped steaks stored over sliced turkey and roast beef in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22288142

Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 damaged ceiling tile In office. Multiple ceiling tiles showed water damage at dining area.

28-02-4

Detail 22288140

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water drained on the ground outside at back buildings parking lot from building drainage.

14-71-4

Detail 22288139

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On walk-in cooler door and wall at wait station.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 22168888

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of raw bacon 49-51F stored in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee stated that it was stored in room temperature about 30 minutes, and moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling, re temped: raw bacon 39-42F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22168886

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 small toasters soiled with old food debris around the toaster slots at cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22168887

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 22168889

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink. Operator cleared debris and drained standing water at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21712008

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line next to prep area: pooled egg 45 F, diced ham 45 F, cut melon 46 F. Operator keep lid closed. Re temped: pooled egg 44 F, diced ham 43 F, cut melon 44 F. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21712012

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. Provided by email. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21712015

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Keri Jupin, expired 11-16-2022. Other CFM valid and onsite.

31A-11-4

Detail 21712009

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 syrup dispensers stored in handwash sink at wait station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

27-18-4

Detail 21712010

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes to reached 100 F at handwash sink at kitchen entrance.

13-03-4

Detail 21712013

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21712007

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gasket soiled on cook line.

06-07-5

Detail 21712011

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Reduced oxygen packaged cooked beef thawing in standing hot water at 96 F. Operator discarded hot water and running cold water to thaw in prep sink. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21712014

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut avocado stored with unwashed avocados on reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator washed avocados at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

22-42-4

Detail 21231865

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 25 ppm. Operator remade solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-45-4

Detail 21231860

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Food containers and equipments not sanitized properly in three compartment sink with chlorine tested 25ppm. Operator reset solution to 100ppm and re-sanitized food containers and equipments. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 21231863

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Discussed with manager, manager discussed with employee.

01B-14-4

Detail 21231866

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked raw shell egg.

03A-02-5

Detail 21231861

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw chicken 44 F stored in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator placed on ice. Corrective Action Taken

36-68-5

Detail 21231864

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. On cook line.

29-11-4

Detail 21231862

Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Handwash sink at service line. Repeat Violation

Mar 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-20-4

Detail 20940505

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.

22-43-4

Detail 20940497

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 0 ppm retested to 200 ppm operator added more Quaternary ammonia to the sink. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 20940499

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in dump sink. Discussed with operator the importance of using hand washing sink. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20940503

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 20940493

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna in reach in cooler.

22-20-5

Detail 20940504

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-11-4

Detail 20940498

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer gaskets.

08B-38-4

Detail 20940494

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Operator moved food box from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20940495

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line observed operator re heat water to 135 f Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20940501

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 20940496

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink draining

29-11-4

Detail 20940502

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under three compartment sink.

21-08-4

Detail 20940500

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm operator re tested to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-17-4

Detail 20323478

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes and then washed her hands. Observed server put soap on hands and almost immediately rinse it off. Discussed with manager that employees need to rub hands together for longer. Manager spoke with employee. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 20323477

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pooled shell eggs over grapes and avocados in walk in cooler. Items re arranged to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 20323482

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching clothes and adjusting them and then grabbing cooked food (French toast, bacon) to put into to go container. Manager spoke with employee. Employee washed hands properly. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20323484

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 47 °F (re temped at 42 °F). Pooled raw shell eggs 47 °F (re temped at 44 °F). Cooked sausage 48 °F (re temped at 41 °F). Shredded cheese 47 °F (same second temp recorded). Diced ham 48 °F (re temped at 39 °F). Cooler door was left open during breakfast rush. Items placed into iced containers. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20323475

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By large mixer. Replaced. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 20323472

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen. Ceiling tiles show damage throughout kitchen. Cracked tiles throughout.

14-71-4

Detail 20323483

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On walk in cooler doors and shelves/walls in kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 20323481

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup over breakfast prep cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded. COS. 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. Styrofoam cup with no lid. Manager voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

14-10-4

Detail 20323480

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gasket on reach in cooler.

51-13-4

Detail 20323485

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 20323473

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler and walk in coolers.

16-46-4

Detail 20323476

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-07-5

Detail 20323479

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hot and cold installed backwards on handwash sink next to three compartment sink.

25-05-4

Detail 20323474

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored on floor in storage room. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20323486

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in server area. Labeled. Corrected On-Site