Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

1840 S FEDERAL HWY, Delray Beach, FL 33483

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
9 High Priority
Mar 16, 2026
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 1Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 24443637

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....chlorine 200++ppm. Warning

10-05-5

Detail 24443634

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at 95 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line . Cook removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24443632

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...smoked salmon above cooked sausages in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food. Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 24443638

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...server brought dirty dishes from customers table and then handle cleaned plate , serve drinks, serve food without washing hands . Discuss with employee. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 24443630

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less...shell eggs stored in cook line being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed to walk in cooler . Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24443629

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. ...butter control with Time , after 4 hours employee removed to reach in cooler . ...Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding home fries potatoes 96F, sausage 117F in cook line , employee not answer how long food being held. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24443631

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... egg wash 57F, yellow eggwash 47F at cook line , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed to walk in cooler . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-01-5

Detail 24443633

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. ...butter control with Time , after 4 hours employee removed to reach in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24443636

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding home fries potatoes 96F, sausage 117F in cook line , employee not answer how long food being held. Employee discarded food. Stop sale issue . Warning

05-06-4

Detail 24443635

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated 35F Warning

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

29-44-4

Detail 24077979

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch at dishwashing machine drain pipe.

22-41-4

Detail 24077971

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....chlorine 00 ppm. Operator set up triple sink to wash utensils. Corrective Action Taken

01B-24-5

Detail 24077973

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...pan cake batter mixed with raw egg wash, butter milk was prepped 9/23/25 , blintzes prepped 9/19/25 in walk in cooler . stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 24077981

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...pan cake batter mixed with raw egg wash, butter milk was prepped 9/23/25 , blintzes prepped 9/19/25 in walk in cooler .

03A-02-5

Detail 24077978

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...bacon 45F in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food to acceptable cooler . Corrective Action Taken

05-07-4

Detail 24077977

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.... Due to broken thermometer

16-37-1

Detail 24077976

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

53A-05-6

Detail 24077974

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

31B-02-4

Detail 24077980

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep station . Employee provided. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24077975

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

35A-03-4

Detail 24077972

Basic - Dead roaches on premises...3 dead roaches on sticky trap at dishwashing area. Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 24077970

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from dishwashing machine.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

51-11-4

Detail 23666273

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager chained tanks Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23666275

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign next to ice machine faded

36-27-5

Detail 23666274

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

22-11-5

Detail 23248605

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours...eggs spinner at kitchen. Employee cleaned .

01B-02-5

Detail 23248603

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. ...butter at front line being held more than 4 hours.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sausage patties 54F, sausage 47-51F, sausage links 49F, ham 54F, turkey bacon 52F in flip top reach in cooler across from grill at kitchen and shredded cheese 49F, yellow cheese 53F, white cheese 47F , cut tomatoes 50F

03A-02-5

Detail 23248606

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sausage patties 54F, sausage 47-51F, sausage links 49F, ham 54F, turkey bacon 52F in flip top reach in cooler across from grill at kitchen and shredded cheese 49F, yellow cheese 53F, white cheese 47F , cut tomatoes 50F in flip reach in cooler by the eggs mixer station ... food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23248600

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. ...butter at front line being held more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

16-33-4

Detail 23248604

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine test kit wrapped. Employee removed.

53A-14-4

Detail 23248601

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Cook unable answer cold hold temperature. Reviewed with Cook

24-07-4

Detail 23248598

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly top of the ice machine . Employee removed Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 23248602

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container...whipped cream scoop with food stored in room temperature at front line . Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23248599

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Feb 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22625573

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...slice cheese 51° in flip top one door reach in cooler by the kitchen being held less than 4 hours,employee discarded cheese. Other TCS food was at 41°-43° in same cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22625578

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...egg wash 53° at cook line , no time mar. Per employee food being held less than 4 hours . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22625575

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

32-07-4

Detail 22625574

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean... dirty toilet bowl , men and women bathroom

08B-38-4

Detail 22625572

Basic - Food stored on floor....sugar, employee covered Corrected On-Site

36-64-5

Detail 22625576

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment...both bathroom

02D-01-5

Detail 22625577

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

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

03A-03-5

Detail 22139622

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.... Shell eggs stored in room temperatures at cook line . Per manager food being held less than four hours. Employee moved to walk in cooler . Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22139625

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...bacon 49°, shredded cheese 52°, slice cheese 52°, ham 51°, sausage 49°, impossible burger 62°, slice tomatoes 64°, turkey burger 54° , chicken petty 45° in flip top reach in cooler across from grill and omelette cooler at kitchen, food being held more than 4 hours... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding Hallandale sauce 113° at front line hot holding counter , per employee food being held more than four hours . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22139626

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... food not portion or prep today bacon 49°, shredded cheese 52°, slice cheese 52°, ham 51°, sausage 49°, impossible burger 62°, slice tomatoes 64°, turkey burger 54° , chicken petty 45° in flip top reach in cooler across from grill and omelette cooler at kitchen, food being held more than 4 hours.stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22139624

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding Hallandale sauce 113° at front line hot holding counter , per employee food being held more than four hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22139628

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored container lid At cook line handwashing sink . Employee moved ...dumped ice in handwashing sink at front line . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22139623

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...at front counter several wet cloth stored . Employee moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-38-4

Detail 22139627

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at kitchen. Warning

Mar 30, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-12-4

Detail 21898123

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At cook line; employee switched from handling/cooking raw shell eggs/raw pooled shell eggs to handling/plating cooked ready to eat food. Discussed with operator, operator discussed with employee. Employee washed hands/changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 21898126

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cook line; single use gloves worn while switching from raw to ready to eat food, handling soiled wiping cloths, gloves not changed. Discussed with operator, operator discussed with employee. Employee washed hands/changed gloves between tasks. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21898124

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used to store utensil. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 21898125

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line; soiled dry wiping cloth stored on/used to wipe edge of cook top. Operator removed.

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 21763725

High Priority - Raw animal (raw burgers)food stored over or with ready-to-eat food (vegetables burgers)in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

07-08-5

Detail 21763733

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed waitress bringing back butter from customers table and placing in in a container to be reserved. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 21763724

Basic - Hand Sanitizer stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21763727

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21763728

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in flip top #2 unit on cook line. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21763732

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21763730

Basic - Single-service articles ( cups, Togo containers)improperly stored on the floor on dry storage. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21763726

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of seasoning not covered in store room. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21763731

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Improper reading 50 Ppm . Operator change solution retested to 200 Ppm. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21763729

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers of vitamins used in food preparation in store room not labeled. Operator label Corrected On-Site

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-24-5

Detail 21614808

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed a container with gravy dated marked 11/29. Per operator product prepared and stored for longer than 7 days Operator discarded,See Stop Sale.

35A-05-4

Detail 21614809

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches crawling out of electrical box on wall behind Potatoes mixer on prep area. Operator eliminated it, clean and sanitized area.

22-20-5

Detail 21614810

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21614811

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

Apr 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

41-07-4

Detail 21029797

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 burn spray bottles above flip top cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 21029796

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. Observed 0 ppm Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 21029793

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 21029792

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cook English muffins in direct contact with non food grade to go bags. Operator transferred to a food grade bag. Observed a bottle with degreaser label to store cooking oil. Operator discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21029799

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw burgers stored behind cooked ham and a container of smoked salmon stored above buttermilk batter, inside walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 21029800

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk in cooler 4 deep stock pots, covered with buttermilk batter at 10:30 (75F - Cooling)cooling for approximately 1 hour. Rechecked at 11:00 am same temperature. Operator iced down product. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21029794

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large metal whip in hand washing sink on cooks line. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 21029798

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top cooler lid with exposed insulation.

06-01-5

Detail 21029795

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen bags of portioned corned beef thawing at room temperature. Operator relocated to walk-in. Corrected On-Site

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03F-02-5

Detail 20629547

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Items in 1 door flip top cooler have no time marking. All TCS items in unit on 6 hour time. Items confirmed to be under 70°F. Operator placed time stamp on items Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20629546

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20362214

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards throughout Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-21: Next unannounced Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 20362213

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict items do not indicate raw or undercooked product is served in item. Does not forward consumer to consumer advisory Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-21: Next unannounced Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20362212

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-21: Next unannounced Time Extended

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20356263

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw bacon (57°F); cooked chicken (47°F); observed in 3 door flip top on cook line. operator states items have been in unit for 1 hour. Unit has an ambient temperature of 60°F. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to quick chill. Other items in unit are in ice bath. Retook ambient temperature at end of inspection at 61°F Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20356260

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (98°F - Hot Holding) located under warming lamp at expo station. Operator states item has been under lamp for 1 hour and is hot holding. Operator placed back on flat top to hot hold. Retook temperature at 177°F. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20356262

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards throughout Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20356259

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Benedict items do not indicate raw or undercooked product is served in item. Does not forward consumer to consumer advisory Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20356264

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20356261

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 98°F located in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized and discarded water Corrected On-Site Warning