The Wholesome Hen

16907 Boy Scout Rd, Odessa, FL 33556

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Jun 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Wholesome Hen, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Odessa restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for undercooked eggs. Provided operator with the consumer advisory. Sign is now posted. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 56 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink cabinet. **Admin Complaint**

35A-04-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Baked beans cooked pork cooked bacon mash potatoes cooked turkey baked beans in reach in cooler over 7 days Cheese dip in reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Held over 7 days.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat bread reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. No food contact surfaces sanitizer observed a non food contact surfaces sanitizer. Manager is going to buy the correct one today.

22-48-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cook chicken had a mold like substance on product. Reach in cooler across from stove top

01B-13-4

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mash potatoes baked beans cook pork cook chicken reach in cooler across from stove.

02C-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.white cutting board on prep cooler

14-09-4

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Dec 17, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 live flies concentrated to the back dish area of the trailer. Employee's killed the flies and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment and rack in sink. Items and rack moved **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pallets covered in grease soiled racks and sides of cooking equipment. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled. **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Windows from trailer have been removed operator closed metal covering. And back door sealing the trailer from the outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35B-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Wholesome Hen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Wholesome Hen on file is from Jun 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Wholesome Hen compare to other restaurants in Odessa?

The Wholesome Hen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Odessa average of 73.

Has The Wholesome Hen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Wholesome Hen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Wholesome Hen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Wholesome Hen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Wholesome Hen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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