Little Hen
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Little Hen stretching back to 2022. Little Hen was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Little Hen on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon container stored over a container with cut lettuce at reach in cooler by prep area near cook line. Employee rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above prep area by dry storage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled and dusty by prep area by walk in cooler, kitchen and ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water by prep area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing a wrist watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for 26 seats, and establishment have approximately 110 seats.
51-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in a container with standing water at 123°F at cook line. Manager turn stove on to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by coffee station. Manager provided sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler and containers of raw frozen beef stored on floor at walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
50
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee not setup 3 compartment sink properly.
53B-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal cup with no handle in the quinoa. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Observed sanitizer and soap in the same compartment. Educated employee how to set up properly the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-11-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 2 sanitizer buckets on top of prep table where waffles are made. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-10-4
74
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle inside ice machine at coffee station. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water at 82F located in cook line. Operator discarded water and stored dry. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored above waffle batter station at kitchen and above preparation area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at preparation area kitchen.
21-12-4
78
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw tuna inside reduced oxygen package made on-site. As per employee at the time of packing the fish is frozen.
03G-50-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed license states 26 units. Establishment has 110.
51-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside plastic flour container with handle in contact with product. Employe placed upwards the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout kitchen area.
21-10-4
64
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over milk in walk in cooler. Employee moved eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to service of plated food no hand wash. Educated employees and hands were washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water in hand sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board on cook line. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Hash browns on floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled on cook line.
22-08-4
52
Jan 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed undercooked smoked salmon stored above ready to eat guacamole in walk in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags and employee cell phones stored above food storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pint containers wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near drink station.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tuna, chicken, and eggs stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Additionally, Observed case of potatoes stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on several reach in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bacon thawing at room temperature. Bacon was frozen solid. Employee put in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above station by back door.
36-36-4
61
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed undercooked smoked salmon stored above ready to eat guacamole. Employee rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored above flour container in kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of ice cream and case of potatoes stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Additionally, observed case of chicken stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ham thawing in standing water in kitchen area. Ham was 39 °F. Employee put in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Hen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Hen on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Hen?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Hen.
How does Little Hen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Little Hen most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Little Hen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Hen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Little Hen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Little Hen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Hen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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