FLAP JACKS

Name: FLAP JACKS
Address: 36287 US 19, PALM HARBOR, FL, 34684, US
Rating: 57

36287 US 19, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684

License #6212208

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57 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

July 28, 2026 · 16 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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FLAP JACKS in PALM HARBOR currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 28, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 50 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 31 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 28, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at splitter at three compartment sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of cutting boards on cook line stained.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in wait station and ware washing area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on plastic container in dry storage.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved white cutting boards on cook line. And grooved white and green boards in ware washing area.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment has no copy of last inspection on site.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water, oil and butter unlabeled on cook line.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 4lb can of tuna , 3lb can of clam chowder, 1 6lb can of cherries.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched phone and then put on gloves no hand wash.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet in prep kitchen. Operator had employee remove bracelet
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor of kitchen. Operator moved bucket.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of cutting boards on cook line stained.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cardboard tray in cook line. Operator removed phone.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Measured at 500ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer to 200ppm.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of water, oil and butter unlabeled on cook line.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at splitter at three compartment sink.
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 4lb can of tuna , 3lb can of clam chowder, 1 6lb can of cherries not separate from undamaged product.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler of wait station. Ambient 49F. butter (49F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); hollandaise (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding) operator opened attached walk in freezer door to lower temps.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand sink to fill cup of water in kitchen.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board in prep area. Operator had employee change cloths.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line is soiled debris.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment has no copy of last inspection on site.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee thawing frozen ham on shelf in dry storage. Operator moved ham to walk in cooler.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage soiled with debris.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in wait station and ware washing area.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining lower shelf on cook line where oil and sanitizer is stored.
[16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on plastic container in ware washing area. Container was stored with cleaned containers.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.

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FLAP JACKS

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