Weston, Broward County

LITTLE HEN

4579 WESTON RD, Weston, FL 33331

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
4 High Priority
Jan 8, 2026
City
Weston
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 24287702

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs changed gloves and continued to plate eggs without washing hands. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24287703

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over squeeze bottle of mayonnaise. Chef stored correctly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-03-5

Detail 24287706

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs 61F on counter out at room temperature per chef held out of temperature less than 20 minutes. Chef placed in low boy cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24287704

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (47F - Cold Holding) per chef removed from reach in and placed in low boy cooler at bar approximately 30 minutes. Not portion or prepared today. Chef placed in reach in cooler to quickly chill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24287705

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container cup and spoon in hand washing sink prep area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24287701

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of waffle mix stored on floor in kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 24287700

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 10

12A-27-4

Detail 23886734

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs, then proceeded to manipulate clean equipment. Employee replaced gloves but failed to wash hands. Employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23886735

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one small flying insect landing on clean plates and rolled silverware. At front counter. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23886738

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler in front of dishwasher machine. Raw beef stored directly above ready to eat bacon. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-01-5

Detail 23886733

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at cook line - container of caramelized onions dated 7/10 to 7/30. Operator discharged at will. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23886732

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at cook line - container of caramelized onions dated 7/10 to 7/30. Operator discharged at will. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23886730

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawer under grill - raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed bags of ice on top of items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23886731

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on grill at cook line - poached eggs (103F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed item under Time Control. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23886737

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator provided item. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23886736

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed bar at front. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23886729

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaged in food manipulation while wearing a watch. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 23540267

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer (avantco) - Raw tuna (not commercially packaged) stored over ready to eat applewood ham. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23540264

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at Reach in cooler (Hoshizaki) - Raw beef stored over ready to eat bacon and hallandaise sauce. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23540266

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from grill - raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); egg whites (54F - Cold Holding) items not portioned or prepared today. As per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed bags of ice for items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 23540263

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open cup of coffee stored next to clean plates and utensils at drying rack. employee removed and stored item correctly. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23540265

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee manipulating food while wearing wrist watch. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23540262

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed by office room - jogs of syrup stored directly on the floor. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 23047260

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. Observed at bar - employee grabbed trash can out of the way and then grabbed clean container to store lemons. Educated employee on handwashing procedures. Employee complied. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23047261

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer, raw tuna (not commercially packaged) stored above bread. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23047257

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at front - salmon (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. As per operator item held out of temperature for more than 12 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23047262

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at front - salmon (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. As per operator item held out of temperature for more than 12 hours. See stop sale.

53B-14-5

Detail 23047259

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. Observed 2 employees training expired since 2023.

12B-12-5

Detail 23047263

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking coffee from an open cup at dishwasher rack

12B-02-4

Detail 23047264

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed 2 employees eating while standing using drying rack shelf to hold plate - shelves below with clean utensils.

40-01-4

Detail 23047258

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed electric scooter stored in front of mop sink.

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

22-57-6

Detail 22667001

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22666999

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hash browns (115F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than 30 minutes, observed food under grill stove , employee placed on grill to reheated . Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-16-4

Detail 22666997

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Dishwasher employee doesn't how to check the proper sanitizer amount on trip,e sink, neither the proper amount of hot water temperature of dishwasher. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22667002

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. Poster emailed to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-62-1

Detail 22667000

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager does not have thermo labels or hot water thermometer to measure water temperature Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22666995

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Fronts counter , employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22666996

Basic - Food stored on floor. Storage area, case of lemons, case of tomatoes, box of cooking oil. Warning

42-02-4

Detail 22666998

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Large plastic bags, brushes and cleaning inside mop sink. Warning

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22127638

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main kitchen protein reach in cooler- observed raw chicken breast being stored over hollandaise sauce and vegan patties. Employee stored chicken properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22127634

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke salmon, shredded cheese, feta cheese, hard boiled eggs, diced ham, raw beef patties, liquid eggs temperature ranges 48-60 Degrees F. Operator stated items was placed on cold holding unit. Operator put ice on all food items.Warning Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22127635

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter Hand washing sink.

03F-10-5

Detail 22127640

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Front counter grill station- operator stated precooked pork bacon is on TPHC. Bacon 86 degrees F. No temperature or time documented and no written plan. Provided operator with TPHC documents. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22127642

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front counter coffee machine- observed employee thermo cups on prep station.

10-20-4

Detail 22127641

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Front counter oven- observed tongs hanging toaster door handle.

21-10-4

Detail 22127639

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Fro

29-49-6

Detail 22127636

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main entrance protein reach in cooler- observed standing water on the floor.

42-01-4

Detail 22127637

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen dish area- observed mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 21623009

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter cook line hand washing sink- observed trash can blocking hand washing sink. Operator removed trash can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21623011

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cook line hand washing sink- observed no hot running water at hand washing sink for front counter pantry station, omelette station and grill station. Front counter have a hand washing sink at pasty station connected to cook line. Operator stated plumber is coming in to service hand washing sink. All other sinks have hot water.

12B-07-4

Detail 21623012

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter cook line cutting board- observed employee 64 ounce water bottle on cutting board. Employee removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21623010

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Front line counter/expo- observed tongs hanging on toaster oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 21623008

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front counter cold holding unit prep table cutting board- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21623013

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen prep table dry storage shelf- observed container of brown and refined sugar with no labeling. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21205541

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with food prep table

16-21-4

Detail 21205542

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 21205540

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with oranges stored on dry storage floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 21205543

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name.