The Hen House Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
25
Score
The Hen House Cafe has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The Hen House Cafe was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to eight violations.
Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The Hen House Cafe's latest score of 25 falls below the Inverness average of 83. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
14
Inspections
4
Critical latest
6
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled dishes then clean dishes without hand wash.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Multiple items in cook line area including eggs, diced ham and cooked potatoes. Operator time marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine 10ppm. Operator changed empty chemical bucket. Recheck 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell egg then touched clean plate without hand wash.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in cook line area Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mug in hand wash sink at server station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quaternary test strips expired
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chris Teresa Cheryl
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator removed to be labeled. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area 78F after running 1 minute. Hot water handle is broken off faucet.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Multiple food storage containers cracked in prep area.
14-38-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In cook line and prep area
36-32-5
25
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bucket in server station over 200ppm. Operator discarded sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Multiple cutting boards in cook line area
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups in server station
24-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in cook line area wearing bracelets while preparing food
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Through prep area, soiled acoustic ceiling tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Grease build up between kitchen equipment
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen and dish machine area Floors soiled under kitchen equipment Ceiling in multiples area of kitchen soiled with accumulated dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Melted cutting board by flat top grill Grooved cutting board
14-11-5
58
Mar 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 8-5-03 file number 107762 do not reflect what is being seen at time of inspection ice machine is stored outside with a overhead protection not on plans. Dry storage room is on the plans far left side but is missing 2 reach in coolers and a dry storage shelf with can goods. And back separate room that goes to the dining room. With a single reach in cooler. Multiple hand washing sinks missing observed on plans only 1 hand washing sink only at the server station back storage room has a hand washing sink by three compartment sink hand washing sink on cooks line by dishwashing machine . Observed a 2nd server station with a hand washing sink and coffee maker and Observed oven missing from plans in back kitchen. A three compartment sink missing a dish washing machine missing on cooks line cooks line kitchen equipment is missing fryer steam table and Two reach in coolers. A walk in cooler freezer is outside the restaurant missing from plans. And missing 2 bathrooms on other side of restaurant across from bathrooms on plans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Plans received per L. Clark in plan review on 02/21/25. Will review plans once approved at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in food storage and prep areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. dish machine area Expo window area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Feb 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 8-5-03 file number 107762 do not reflect what is being seen at time of inspection ice machine is stored outside with a overhead protection not on plans. Dry storage room is on the plans far left side but is missing 2 reach in coolers and a dry storage shelf with can goods. And back separate room that goes to the dining room. With a single reach in cooler. Multiple hand washing sinks missing observed on plans only 1 hand washing sink only at the server station back storage room has a hand washing sink by three compartment sink hand washing sink on cooks line by dishwashing machine . Observed a 2nd server station with a hand washing sink and coffee maker andObserved oven missing from plans in back kitchen. A three compartment sink missing a dish washing machine missing on cooks line cooks line kitchen equipment is missing fryer steam table and Two reach in coolers. A walk in cooler freezer is outside the restaurant missing from plans. And missing 2 bathrooms on other side of restaurant across from bathrooms on plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Discussed with Cindy in plan review who stated no plans have been received. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor tiles missing in sections. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5
86
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 8-5-03 file number 107762 do not reflect what is being seen at time of inspection ice machine is stored outside with a overhead protection not on plans. Dry storage room is on the plans far left side but is missing 2 reach in coolers and a dry storage shelf with can goods. And back separate room that goes to the dining room. With a single reach in cooler. Multiple hand washing sinks missing observed on plans only 1 hand washing sink only at the server station back storage room has a hand washing sink by three compartment sink hand washing sink on cooks line by dishwashing machine . Observed a 2nd server station with a hand washing sink and coffee maker andObserved oven missing from plans in back kitchen. A three compartment sink missing a dish washing machine missing on cooks line cooks line kitchen equipment is missing fryer steam table and Two reach in coolers. A walk in cooler freezer is outside the restaurant missing from plans. And missing 2 bathrooms on other side of restaurant across from bathrooms on plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor tiles missing in sections. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in Cooler by can goods had raw egg over cooked deli meat. Walk in cooler raw sausage over cooked turkey. Operator removed raw sausage to correct to proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shelled egg and touched ready to eat cheese with the same glove. Discussed with manager the importance of handwashing. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - 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. Tested at 0ppm employee primed machine, retested to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in glass cooler: ambient air temperature 50F. Egg salad 50F, Chicken salad 49F, Boiled Egg 49F, Cole Slaw 48F held overnight. Same cooler: cheese 44F, liquid raw egg 45F, brown gravy 45F discussed with manager to rapid cool items in freezer. Boiled cut potatoes 1st temp 10:37 63F under ice by fryer. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in glass cooler: ambient air temperature 50F. Egg salad 50F, Chicken salad 49F, Boiled Egg 49F, Cole Slaw 48F held overnight. Same cooler: cheese 44F, liquid raw egg 45F, brown gravy 45F discussed with manager to rapid cool items in freezer. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided poster via email to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mason jars in hand wash sink by wait station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by dishwasher. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 8-5-03 file number 107762 do not reflect what is being seen at time of inspection ice machine is stored outside with a overhead protection not on plans. Dry storage room is on the plans far left side but is missing 2 reach in coolers and a dry storage shelf with can goods. And back separate room that goes to the dining room. With a single reach in cooler. Multiple hand washing sinks missing observed on plans only 1 hand washing sink only at the server station back storage room has a hand washing sink by three compartment sink hand washing sink on cooks line by dishwashing machine . Observed a 2nd server station with a hand washing sink and coffee maker andObserved oven missing from plans in back kitchen. A three compartment sink missing a dish washing machine missing on cooks line cooks line kitchen equipment is missing fryer steam table and Two reach in coolers. A walk in cooler freezer is outside the restaurant missing from plans. And missing 2 bathrooms on other side of restaurant across from bathrooms on plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table by office. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand wash sink cold water knob missing by dish machine. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor tiles missing in sections. **Warning**
36-17-5
27
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on food service shelf. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
86
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in server station over 200ppm. Employee discarded sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Omelette station items, hash browns in cook line area. Operator time marked for 7am. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 51F Cut tomatoes 48F Operator states the items were removed from the reach in cooler and placed on ice approximately 35 minutes ago. Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee cracked raw shell eggs with bare hands, touched toast and bacon for sandwich with out hand wash or gloves.
01B-12-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled up pants, touched frying pan without hand wash. Discussed with manager.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server washed hands for approximately 5 seconds. Discussed with manager.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs with bare hands, touched toast and bacon for sandwich with out hand wash or gloves. Discussed with employee who washed hands. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict with poached egg not identified. Operator had employees mark all menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area. Employee refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap by 3 compartment sink Approximately 25 dead roaches on sticky trap under glass door reach in cooler in cook line area. Employee cleaned up traps and sanitized the area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area
13-03-4
22
Jun 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) recheck 41 ; diced ham (47F - Cold Holding) recheck 43 ; sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding) recheck 41 ; diced sausage (48F - Cold Holding) recheck 43; sausage links (46F - Cold Holding) recheck 41 **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. 0ppm, recheck 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Over 200ppm, operator added water to sink. Recheck 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small cups and honey container in hand wash sink in server station
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups in server station
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Sliced ham dated 7/10, operator stated the tag was old. Operator washed and changed label **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler in dry storage area. Operator corrected storage of drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hen House Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hen House Cafe on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hen House Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Hen House Cafe.
How does The Hen House Cafe compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
The Hen House Cafe most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Inverness average of 83.
Has The Hen House Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Hen House Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Hen House Cafe 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 The Hen House Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hen House Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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