Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

2851 N FEDERAL HWY · FT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33306

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3615645
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10905767
DBPR license1619147

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 7, 2025 11:17 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 8, 2025 8:31 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-05-4

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.

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate41-17-4

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**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

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

#2Basic36-11-4

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

#3Basic21-12-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.