Palmetto, Manatee County

BURGER AND PANCAKE HOUSE

1631 8TH AVE W, Palmetto, FL 34221

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Sep 8, 2025
City
Palmetto
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Sep 8, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

02C-01-5

Detail 24012506

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.observed in walk-in cooler cooked pasta date marked 8/27/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24012507

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler on cooks line, raw shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding).Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24012509

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line, raw shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding).Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24012508

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed in main dining area and kitchen area multiple ceiling tiles stained. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24012505

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.observed in front dining area and back kitchen area vents soiled with mold like substance. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24012504

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed cut potato bucket stored on floor in walk-in cooler Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23887933

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled and opener table bracket rusted.

41-17-4

Detail 23887929

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bleach and degreaser bottles in dish area. Owner labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23887936

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23887932

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small gap at bottom right corner of exterior kitchen door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23887931

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 cases of fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to rack. observed 4 buckets of fries stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23887930

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust/grime buildup on fan covers in walk-in cooler.

12B-13-4

Detail 23887935

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee bottle of water and core power in freezer. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23887934

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled. Owner labeled bin. Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-32-5

Detail 23472056

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Owner working on replacing tiles. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23472057

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirty ceiling vents above cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed tiles in process of being cleaned. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23472058

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap right rear corner of kitchen exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Owner working on gap under door. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23472059

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall adjacent to rear kitchen exit door. Observed hole in wall next to water heater in rear room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Owner working on repairing hole. Time Extended

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

22-49-4

Detail 23454835

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing properly. Owner will call service company. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23454831

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed French fry cutter blades soiled. owner cleaned blades. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23454833

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in kitchen employee bathroom. Owner replaced towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23454830

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23454834

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dirty ceiling vents above cook line. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23454827

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved white cutting boards in kitchen area. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23454828

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap right rear corner of kitchen exit door. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23454832

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shell eggs stacked on floor in walk-in cooler. Owner moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23454829

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall adjacent to rear kitchen exit door. Observed hole in wall next to water heater in rear room. Warning

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22968414

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dried black buildup on potato diced blade assembly.

53B-14-5

Detail 22968416

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with expired training.

22-20-5

Detail 22968412

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

14-01-5

Detail 22968417

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate in flour bin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22968413

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee key chain and gum on shelf next to food. Owner moved items. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22968415

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood exhaust system has grease buildup. Repeat Violation

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 22590856

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in sugar container. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22590857

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed customer drink cups wet stacked.

35B-01-4

Detail 22590860

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

23-03-4

Detail 22590859

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood system.

02D-01-5

Detail 22590858

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled. Owner labeled. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22308166

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed French fry cutter blades with buildup of food debris. Employee cleaned cutter. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22308167

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. Observed fish filets thawing in bottom of reach in cooler still in sealed package. Operator cut slit in bags. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 22308165

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on shelf next to clean dishes. Employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22308168

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and sunglasses on shelf next to clean dishes. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

38-11-4

Detail 22308169

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed several light fixtures in kitchen prep area out.

02D-01-5

Detail 22308170

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on food line in kitchen.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 22154224

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed can of burn spray on shelf next to cook line. Manager moved medicine.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22154223

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade and can opener soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22154225

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed blackish pink substance buildup interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 22154228

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining dry storage shelf in kitchen. Manager removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 22154227

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed holes and cracked missing cove base in hot water heater room.

14-09-4

Detail 22154226

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several grooved cutting boards in kitchen area.

35B-01-4

Detail 22154222

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps bottom of exterior kitchen door.

02D-01-5

Detail 22154229

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 21733957

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of Del monte green beans. Operator removed from dry storage rack. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21733959

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. No clean up sign in place. Inspector will email.

11-26-1

Detail 21733952

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee reporting forms present. Inspector will email.

22-20-5

Detail 21733956

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

51-11-4

Detail 21733955

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21733954

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on shelf above food prep station. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21733961

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack and cell phone on reach in cooler cutting board. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21733953

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on shelf above dish machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 21733960

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of ground beef on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved beef to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21733958

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around dumpster.

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21350805

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked RTE potatoes and peeled onions. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21350800

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in womens restroom hand wash sink.

36-32-5

Detail 21350803

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed wet/soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen by walk-in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 21350798

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and dusty above cooks line.

14-09-4

Detail 21350799

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves.

08B-38-4

Detail 21350804

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs stacked on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

33-09-4

Detail 21350802

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash on ground around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21350801

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed extensive grease buildup on kitchen hood vent system.

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 21016821

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chef's knife in sink of hand wash sink located in center of kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21016822

Intermediate - Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-34-4

Detail 20680882

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb located outside on southern facing wall.

36-32-5

Detail 20680884

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately 4 ceiling tiles with water damage in the dining area.

14-09-4

Detail 20680883

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the far right prep area.

51-11-4

Detail 20680881

Basic - Observed CO2 tanks not adequately secured behind ice tea makers at front service area. Operator properly secured. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20680885

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator stated the waste management company placed the dumpster too far back to be able to close the lid. Operator stated he will call to let them know to move the dumpster forward.

12B-13-4

Detail 20680880

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in walk in freezer with food to be served to customers. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site