Inverness, Citrus County

THE HEN HOUSE CAFE

206 W TOMPKINS ST, Inverness, FL 34450

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Jan 24, 2023
City
Inverness
County
Citrus
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

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 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 21719823

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom 70F Men's restroom 69F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Operator will contact plumber Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21719824

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 preparation areas. Walls in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Time Extended

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21704265

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. Emailed poster to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21704264

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21704262

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom 70F Men's restroom 69F Warning

36-37-5

Detail 21704263

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in food storage and preparation areas. Walls in dry storage area. Warning

08B-63-4

Detail 21704266

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in nonsecure area. Establishment has outdoor ice machine at the back of the kitchen area. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 21704267

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at front counter. Operator made fresh bucket. 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

22-42-4

Detail 21191372

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

22-41-4

Detail 21191374

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21191375

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21191377

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small cups and honey container in hand wash sink in server station

03F-10-5

Detail 21191370

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

53B-13-5

Detail 21191373

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.

24-08-4

Detail 21191376

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups in server station

16-46-4

Detail 21191371

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

12B-13-4

Detail 21191378

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

Mar 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

50-09-4

Detail 20901398

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 20901397

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled food debris, Top of the reach in bread storage unit.

24-08-4

Detail 20901399

Basic - Red drinking tumblers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator had tumblers rewashed and air dry Corrected On-Site

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 20340200

High Priority - Cutting board washed in Three compartment sink chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Oppm. Operated set three compartment sink at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20340204

Intermediate - Food-contact surface can opener. soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned the can opener. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20340203

Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing pink soap not labeled. Operator labeled squeeze bottles. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20340201

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 20340202

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers. Operator had plastic containers rewashed and air dried. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20340199

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.