ANDY'S HOTCAKES
1722 S PINELLAS AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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. -Cook on line pre-cracking eggs, removed gloves and picked up clean utensil with no hand washing Discussed proper hand washing with both cook and manager on duty. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. -Provided operator with Vomit and Diarrhea written plan DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Trash can in front of hand washing station on cook line Operator removed trash can from in front of hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Poached eggs on menu have no consumer advisory indicated **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file are from previous ownership, do not match what is seen inside establishment. No dish machine on plans. Walk-in cooler not described on plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. -Amanda, server **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl used as scoop in cut potatoes in walk-in cooler Operator removed bowl from potatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice bucket not inverted for protection Operator properly stored ice bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -Cloth over salad in walk-in cooler -Cooked bacon stored on cloth on kitchen line Operator removed all linens. Replaced salad covering with plastic wrap **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink above clean plates on cook line Operator removed drink and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone charger on prep table next to slicer -Purse and keys adjacent to food on shelves behind server counter Operator removed and properly stored items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Cups behind server counter above soda machine stacked while still wet. Operator returned wet cups to dish area. Discussed proper drying needed for clean dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Container on soup on floor in front of double door cooler -Multiple food items stored on floor of walk-in cooler -Creamer and soda cans on floor behind server counter Operator removed items off floor and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Double door oven adjacent to slicer has food debris accumulated inside **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:08 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.