ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE
11510 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33173
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
46 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 19
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of sore throat medicine stored on shelf above hand sink in back prep area.
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed waitress scoop serving of grits into bowl for customer without first washing hands.
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then grab clean plates and utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.
12A-13-4High 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 handle dirty dishes and then continued to handle clean plates and food without washing hands.
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands less than 10 seconds then return to cook line.
12A-11-4High 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. Observed waitress exit bathroom and re enter wait station and begin to handle to go container without washing hands.
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from water bottle inside walk in cooler and then return to cook line to begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without soap. Observed second employee rinse hands without soap at hand sink at cook line.
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer soiled.
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 60+ ants crawling on wall and rack where clean whisks are stored, on top of two pots of pancake syrup, on prep table where tea dispenser is stored, and behind oven in back prep areas.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef burger patties stored over ready to eat smoked salmon on shelf inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches crawling on floor between dish area and doorway leading to dining room.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 60+ ants crawling on wall and rack where clean whisks are stored, on top of two pots of pancake syrup, on prep table where tea dispenser is stored, and behind oven in back prep areas.
01B-02-5High 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. Observed shredded cheddar cheese (46F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from cook line, as per operator for 4 hours. Observed raw beef burger patty (48F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line, as per operator since previous day.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheddar cheese (46F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from cook line, as per operator for 4 hours. Observed raw beef burger patty (48F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line, as per operator since previous day. **Repeat Violation**
01B-19-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time exceeds 4 hour limit. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed hollandaise sauce held on time with time mark posted over 4 hours at wait station.
03F-01-5High 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. See stop sale. Observed hollandaise sauce held on time with time mark posted over 4 hours at wait station.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hashbrowns (116F – Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (108F – Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for 1 hour.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of burn spray stored on shelf above reach in cooler. Observed disinfectant spray stored on shelf above prep table in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 8
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of how to calibrate thermometer and proper calibration temperature.
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed chorizo stored inside walk in cooler not date marked, as per operator was open 3 days prior to inspection.
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed dishwasher unaware of how to test sanitizer of dish machine.
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of proper minimum cooking temperature for raw shell eggs.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing plate inside of hand wash sink at cook line.
05-12-5Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of received time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment receiving delivery at time of inspection, no probe thermometer was used to check temperatures of food received.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed corned beef hash stored inside walk in cooler not date marked, as per operator was made 3 days prior to inspection.
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not functioning properly at cook line.
Basic 19
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled throughout cook line.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed cardboard used as liner on top of stove at cook line.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted across from cook line.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pot stored on floor in dry storage area.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in dish area and 2 dead roaches underneath prep table in back prep area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table across from cook line.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee drinking/eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink from water bottle inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on prep table across from cook line. Observed speaker stored on shelf above prep table in back prep area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath dish machine and triple sink.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris under cook line and under dish machine.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on shelf above prep table in back prep area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease and old food debris buildup in between ovens on right side of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow standing water at hand sink across from cook line.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked beef thawing at room temperature on table near walk in cooler.
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at hand sink in back prep area where clean whisks are stored.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at front counter wait station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:09 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
9 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.