Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ANDY'S HOTCAKES

1722 S PINELLAS AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3408293
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8560622
DBPR license6216569

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#15High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of corn beef hash

Stop Sale
#16High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked egg then touched clean plate without changing gloves or washing hands **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hair net on then touched clean utensils without washing hands

#18High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler, raw chicken moved to under raw beef **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink used to fill sanitizer,discussed proper hand wash sink use with employee **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#21Intermediate53B-13-5

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. Bonnie Miller only employee with food handlers certification **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef and carrots not date marked, cut cheese not date marked, prepared potatoes not date marked, homemade butter not date marked in walk in cooler

Basic 14

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on sheet trays in walk in cooler with food stored on it

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on floor in server area not inverted **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Linen towel used on top of lettuce, towel removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired

#5Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can not segregated, can removed for shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic12B-01-4

Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Cook eating while preparing food on cook line

#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweat shirts on rack with food stored on it Cell phone and keys on table next to waffle maker All items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher put hair net on **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Biscuits on a tray on prep table next to garbage can, biscuits moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine that is dusty

#11Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.cook using dry soiled towel on cook line

#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Diced onions not covered in walk in cooler, diced onions covered **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook using soiled wet towel on cutting boards

#14Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container with no label

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.