What is The Original Pancake House's health inspection score?

The Original Pancake House has a SafeDine safety score of 53 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Original Pancake House last inspected?

The Original Pancake House was last inspected on January 4, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Original Pancake House have?

The Original Pancake House has 59 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Original Pancake House safe to eat at?

The Original Pancake House has a safety score of 53/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

The Original Pancake House

Name: The Original Pancake House
Address: 4343 W NORTHWEST HWY #375, Dallas, 75220
Rating: 53

4343 W NORTHWEST HWY #375, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/4/2024

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0Fair

Northwest Dallas

Ranked #255 of 430 in Northwest Dallas

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jan 4, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

30 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-47

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Dec 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

May 2020

1 inspections

1 basic

May

Dec 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

1 basic

May 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

May

Dec 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

7 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
Label chemical bottle

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination−2
store utensils properly (knife on shelf in dry storage area)
DAL-3*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Dispose food items by use by date (cranberry sauce)
DAL-4*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
light out under vent hood
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
repair/replace celling tiles

Base deductions−13 pts

Jul 23

Routine InspectionScore: 90

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location−2
cannot have bacon on wiping cloths
DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
provide thermometers for RICs
DAL-3*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
label squeeze bottles
DAL-4*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Date mark items in the WIC/RIC after 24 hours of being in there, discard within 7 days
DAL-5*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
observed fruit flies
DAL-6*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair/Replace celling tiles
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wiping cloths in sanitizing bucket

Base deductions−14 pts

Jan 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
pancake and waffle mix stored above rte food (ham/sausages) in reach in cooler
DAL-10*15 Contact RTE Products w/ Bare Hands−5
observed employee touch rte food-butter with bare hands
DAL-11*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
provide label for chemical spar bottles

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean coolers, freezer, clean shelves in cooler, clean gaskets around cooler doors, tables
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
re[pair damaged floor tiles, cover all holes and edges caulk around sinks shall be replaced remove plastic bag around water hose
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
DAL-4* 21 RFSM notify 10 days & replacement in 45 days−2
obtain rfsm certificate from the City of Dallas within 45 days
DAL-5*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
provide label for food storage containers
DAL-7*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
resurface cutting boards
DAL-8*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
replace broken food storage containers
DAL-9*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
observed gap at entrance door

Base deductions−31 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Reach-in to the right of cook line had spilt egg whites/standing water
DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
Food not separated properly in reach-in freezer (ground meat on top of whole cut on top of ready-to-eat)
DAL-7*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Found critical dents in two cans

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2
Trash-bins by hand wash sinks
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Rack in walk-in cooler needs cleaning
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
Wiping cloths being used for other uses other than wiping
DAL-6*35 Jewelry Prohibition−2
Waitresses cannot wear jewelry while handling food
DAL-8*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
House flies seen upon inspections as well as gaps and holes in the ceiling
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Fix broken tiles and floor boards

Base deductions−27 pts

Dec 21

Routine InspectionScore: 83

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of freezer
DAL-4*18 Toxic items used according to law−5
Chlorine conc. in dish machine is too strong
DAL-8*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
Hand sink faucet

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-5*34 Outer openings:closing holes, gaps−2
Hole in wall under handsink
DAL-6*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−28 pts

May 21

Routine InspectionScore: 91

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Discard dented cans
DAL-3*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*21 PIC ensures food handlers properly trained−2
DAL-4*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 89

3 Med1 Basic

4 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
DAL-2*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Discard dented cans
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of ice machine

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-4*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
provide chlorine test strips

Base deductions−17 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*44 Trash can provided for papertowel waste−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
Ground Pork 106F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Interior of freezer

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 19

Routine InspectionScore: 86

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
DAL-7*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-1*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-4*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Ceiling tiles have to be repaired or replaced
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-6*32 Equipment has cracks and corners−2
repair ice bin at wait station

Base deductions−20 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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