FLAP JACKS

Name: FLAP JACKS
Address: 36287 US 19, PALM HARBOR, FL, 34684, US
Rating: 11.8

36287 US 19, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684

License #6212208

🍽️ American ℹ️

11.8 Grade F / 100

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September 16, 2026 · 7 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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FLAP JACKS in PALM HARBOR currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 11.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 79 total violations — 13 critical, 4 major, 62 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[08B-62-4] Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Stored behind restaurant unlocked
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some acoustic tiles in kitchen
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing in kitchen
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cracked ceiling tiles in kitchen.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear of kitchen

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding second-temperature at 12:10pm 43F cold hold); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) second temperature at12:10pm 42F cold hold; cantaloupe (47F - Cold Holding, second temperature at 12:10 pm 43F cold hold); operator placed on ice for quick cool. coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (54F - Cold Holding); tuna (59F - Cold Holding); potato Salad (50F - Cold Holding); chipped beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked Sausage uncovered in walk in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (54F - Cold Holding); tuna (59F - Cold Holding); potato Salad (50F - Cold Holding); chipped beef (50F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.small storage room holding cases of potatoes has an accumulation of grease and debris. Floor in dry storage soiled
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in dispenser. Operator replenished paper towels during inspection.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm corrected to 50 ppm during inspection.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils stored in water 118F Discussed the need to store utensils in water only if it is clean and a minimum of 135F.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some acoustic tiles in kitchen
[08B-43-4] Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Cooking oil. Freezer unlocked.
[08B-62-4] Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Stored behind restaurant unlocked
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear of kitchen
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of prep table holding clean equipment.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Discussed the need to use a mat that is a non porous surface under cutting board.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line and prep table in prep area. Discussed the need to store cutting board in sanitizer between uses
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Ice scoop stored in a pan that has a collection of water at the bottom. Discussed the need to keep scoop dry during storage.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Line from soda machine draining onto the floor.
[35A-02-8] Live, small flying insects found. 4 flies observed around hand wash sink, 3 flies around nozzles at beverage machine.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cracked ceiling tiles in kitchen.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing in kitchen
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to food and clean utensils. Front counter sani bucket spray bottle of chemical.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[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.
[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.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen breaking and cracked.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment has no copy of last inspection on site.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on plastic container in dry storage.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in ware washing area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at wait station rusted
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of cutting boards on cook line stained.
[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.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Molding in kitchen and rest rooms in disrepair.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

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.
[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.
[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.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on plastic container in dry storage.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface of cutting boards on cook line stained.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen breaking and cracked.
[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.
[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
[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.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of dish machine
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door left open with with magnetic screen. Magnetic screen not secured.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Measured at 500ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer to 200ppm.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 8 seconds,
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining lower shelf on cook line where oil and sanitizer is stored.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in ware washing area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at wait station rusted
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Melted spatula near cook line.
[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.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor of kitchen. Operator moved bucket.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in wait station and ware washing area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee using hand sink to fill cup of water in kitchen.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen
[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.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Molding in kitchen and rest rooms in disrepair.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage soiled with debris.
[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.
[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.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line is soiled debris.