The Pancakery, 960 Hwy 98 E Ste 104, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE PANCAKERY
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 960 Hwy 98 E Ste 104, Destin, FL 32541
License #: 5603442
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 11 old/hard/dry on floor of upstairs dry storage room and approximately 100 droppings in equipment room upstairs. Upon callback observed 5 old/hard/dry under shelves in upstairs dry storage room and 6 old/hard/dry in upstairs equipment room. Operator cleaned up all droppings. **Warning** Upon post final order callback observed, 2 old/hard/dry droppings and 2 soft/fresh droppings in upstairs equipment room.
09/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in upstairs storage room/equipment room and on floor of kitchen under shelving and equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair several places in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee was preparing crepes (adding filling and folding) using her bare hands. Operator discarded food and employee put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach 67 °F, sausage links 67 °F, hash browns 67 °F, items were left out at room temperature. Instructed Operator to move items into reach-in cooler or place on ice. Upon callback observed items iced down on counter across from cookline. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 11 old/hard/dry on floor of upstairs dry storage room and approximately 100 droppings in equipment room upstairs. Upon callback observed 5 old/hard/dry under shelves in upstairs dry storage room and 6 old/hard/dry in upstairs equipment room. Operator cleaned up all droppings. **Warning**
07/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Pooled eggs on floor of walk-in cooler and shrimp on floor of walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in upstairs storage room/equipment room and on floor of kitchen under shelving and equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair several places in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Crab cakes over produce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, unit to right of cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in water heater pan in upstairs equipment room. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee was preparing crepes (adding filling and folding) using her bare hands. Operator discarded food and employee put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach 67 °F, sausage links 67 °F, hash browns 67 °F, items were left out at room temperature. Instructed Operator to move items into reach-in cooler or place on ice. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 11 old/hard/dry on floor of upstairs dry storage room and approximately 100 droppings in equipment room upstairs. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dishwashing machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, employee restroom. **Warning**
07/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair... over small prep cooler, right side of hood.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees... employee restroom.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Basic - Two cases of whipped topping stored on floor... walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure... Server sliced toasted bread bare handed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not likely reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours... Tomato bisque at 129° after 1.5 hrs in crock pot. Reheated to 193° on stove. **Corrected On-Site**
12/12/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/14/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- parsley. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler- bread and strawberries. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation-cook. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of mold like substance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with dish and mold like substance. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. Observed 2 onions in walk in cooler with mold like growth. manager discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 100 hard rodent droppings in upstairs storage area and approximately 15 hard rodent droppings under wire shelving by drink mixes and approximately 5 hard rodent droppings under dish machine. Note: this violation must be corrected by 11/14/13. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit- observed shell eggs in kitchen at 65°f- cook stated out 2 hours. Cook placed in ice bath. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing- observed rag in handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Note this violation must be corrected by 1/13/14. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked- milk in reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled- bleach and purple substance. **Warning**
11/13/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Box of bread stored on floor... walk on freezer.
  • Basic - Clean bowls, plates, not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.... Cups, wait station.
  • Basic - Gap between hood filters.
  • Basic - Moderate grease/food scraps accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... Take out containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above... Grits 128°. Thermostat adjusted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Transferred. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling... Sausage links, walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
8/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of texas toast stored on floor in walk freezer. **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles detached over walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Kitchen handsink drain pipe in disrepair... Leaks
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... Take out containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Basic - Water leaking from kitchen handsink faucet.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at identified handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Small amount of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin... Interior top surface
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed a section of stainless steel plating detached... walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed grime/soil buildup on floor on right side of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink by ice machine used for purposes other than washing hands... bucket, spray bottle stored in.
  • Observed moderate grease, food scraps accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed pancake batter, eggs, cheese stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed soiled ice machine interior upper section... mold.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing... over walk in freezer.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in cooler... cook line.
  • Critical - Observed 2 live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed bacon and bread stored on floor... walk in freezer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed food debris/grime accumulated on kitchen floor edges.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Pancake toppings, butter covered while cooling, walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat toast/sandwich with bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed jug of hand soap stored on ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets... including soiled interior of cooler, beneath microwave oven.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign posted at service area handsink.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed employee training certificates not completed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sausages covered while cooling. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
9/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile detached...kitchen.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter @ room temp, dining tables. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above...grits @ 131 f., steamtable. Corrected On Site.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area...waitstation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at all handsinks used by food employees.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided...eggs/steak.
2/18/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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