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THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

4364 NORTHLAKE BLVD · PALM BEACH GARDEN · Palm Beach County · FL 33410

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 8, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3410112
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8568719
DBPR license6011042

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small live flies at dishwasher area and 1 small live fly at prep area by walk-in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed approximately 2 live flies by back exit door 1 live by dishwasher area 1 live in the storage room used to store clean pan **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut up fruit Raw smoked salmon over corn beef hash and hash brown potatoes Raw steak over blueberries- all in walk-in cooler Advised operator to store properly – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Raw shell eggs over blueberries in walk-in cooler **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 live roaches 1 live by electric room door 2 live under ice maker inside the electric room 3 live under waffle make table at cook line – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed 1 live under juicer by expo line **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime – cutting boards at reach in coolers at cook line – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

Basic 11

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing above rack used to store clean pots in storage room – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack- clean plates stored on heavily greasy shelves at cook line – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 29 dead roaches: 1 dead under mixer at prep station off of cook line 1 dead next to soda dispenser set up inside electric room 1 dead under prep table off of cook line 6 dead under cold holding drawers at cook line 3 dead under employee lockers off of expo line 1 dead next clean pot and pans on table in storage room adjacent to dishwasher room 10 dead next to employee bathroom adjacent with dishwashing area 5 dead by back door area next to managers office 1 dead in front of walk- in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed approximately 9 3 dead under servers area in the second dining area 3 dead under booth in the second dining room area 1 dead by the back exit door 1 dead in the electrical room by soda dispenser set up 1 dead under prep table at cook line **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4Basic14-71-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface- bread reach in cooler handle at prep station – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavy accumulation of grease and food debris throughout the establishment line the dining room; storage room; cook line and under all equipment – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

#6Basic29-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hot water handle missing at plumbing fixture- mop sink in electric room; – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

#7Basic27-10-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- reach in coolers doors and handles – all at cook line Bottom shelves of flat tops at cook line – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Cleaned **Time Extended**

#9Basic29-19-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in floor floor next to soda dispenser set up and by prep area next to dishwasher – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Observed water standing on the floor at expo line, in storage room under racks; **Time Extended**

#10Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom- expo line; cook line and dishwasher area; Floors not maintained smooth and durable- throughout the kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust- all walls troughout the kitchen dishwasher area prep area and cook line – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

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