The Hoffmann
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
67
Score
The Hoffmann appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor- pot of potatoes” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Jensen Beach restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm at dish machine in kitchen. Advised operator to set up triple sink to wash, rinse, sanitize. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Frumencio S. Per operator hired more than 60 days ago - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with grease above triple sink at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under hand wash sink soiled with grease, dirt - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
67
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per operator CFM in jail. No other CFM **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and glass - all cooler at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair- doors are not closing at 2 coolers at cook line where food is being stored. Ice buckets placed in front to keep doors closed - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water- at cook line and hallway to the kitchen where boxes of wine stored - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Standing water still on the floor **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all cooler at cook line and prep area adjacent with kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- cooler at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom- cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
61
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
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 - butter at cook line; as per operator food outside for 30 minutes; time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46F - Cold Holding);in 2 door cooler at cook line; door not closing properly; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; operator placed ice bucket to keep door shut; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. As per operator CFM in jail. No other CFM **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line Provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor- pot of potatoes at cook line Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all cooler at cook line and prep area adjacent with kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface- cooler at cook line
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- sausage thawing at room temperature Placed inside cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom- cook line
36-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and glass - all cooler at cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair- doors are not closing at 2 coolers at cook line where food is being stored. Ice buckets placed in front to keep doors closed
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water- at cook line and hallway to the kitchen where boxes of wine stored
36-22-4
30
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw calamari/reach in cooler#3/cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler#1/cook line.
05-05-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar containers/storage area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored oil container properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line
36-22-4
61
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter(held overnight/no time label)
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Butter/cookline/held overnight.
01B-17-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area/corrective action taken/operator installed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/cookline/corrective action taken/operator stored foods properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hoffmann last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hoffmann on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hoffmann?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor- pot of potatoes” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Hoffmann.
How does The Hoffmann compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
The Hoffmann most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has The Hoffmann's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hoffmann have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Hoffmann means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Hoffmann inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hoffmann is inspected around three times per year on average.
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