VILLAGE INN PANCAKE HOUSE

TAMPA, FL

dba DOW SHERWOOD CORP

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

Village Inn Pancake House is a seating restaurant with 148 seats located in North Tampa near the University of South Florida and Busch Gardens. The restaurant is operated by Dow Sherwood Corp and holds an active permanent food service license. Village Inn is part of a chain with historical roots in Tampa, where the first franchised location opened in 1961.

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Food Safety Score

74 /100 · Fair

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Jul 22, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 9 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 3 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Jul 22, 2026 cycle score 79 (50% weight) · 1 high, 1 intermediate, 7 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Feb 4, 2026 cycle score 79 (33% weight) · 2 high, 0 intermediate, 1 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Aug 7, 2025 cycle score 50 (17% weight) · 3 high, 2 intermediate, 4 basic · Warning

DBPR Inspection History

4 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Jul 22, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

No employee health policy or inadequate policy
Improper hand and arm washing technique
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
Time as a public health control not properly used
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
Class: Food Visit ID: 13754853 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Feb 4, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

Improper hand and arm washing technique
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Class: Food Visit ID: 13484896 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 7, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Class: Food Visit ID: 13484412 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 6, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

Person in charge not present or not performing duties
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
Time as a public health control not properly used
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 10905418 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
11302 N 30 ST
TAMPA, FL 336126493
Seating
148 seats
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Miami-Dade (code 13)

License

License Number
SEA3902876
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Jul 22, 2026

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