ISLANDS PANCAKE HOUSE BAR & GRILL BIG PINE KEY FL.
29943 OVERSEAS HWY · BIG PINE KEY · Monroe County · FL 33043
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High 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 line is broken on dishwasher machine Triple sink is being set up to sanitize **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef and raw pork in the same tray in walk-in cooler **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw Poultry (49*F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (50*F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (48*F – Cold Holding); pasta (47*F – Cold Holding); brisket (56F – Cooling); gravy (46*F – Cold Holding); cooked ribs (50*F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork (46*F – Cold Holding); Beef (45*F – Cold Holding); Poultry (46*F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (50*F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (48*F – Cold Holding); pasta (47*F – Cold Holding); brisket (56F – Cooling); gravy (46*F – Cold Holding); cooked ribs (50*F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd 40 stored with food **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machine nozzle is soiled with debris **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in handwashing sink , **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rob, David **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – The bar Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by equipment **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. The walk-in cooler is not cold holding at 41F or below . Lift lid salad unit is not cold holding at 41F or below Ice was added to lift lid unit **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine sanitizer line in disrepair triple sink was set up to sanitize. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:02 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.