Inverness, Citrus County

THE HEN HOUSE CAFE

206 W TOMPKINS ST, Inverness, FL 34450

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
4 High Priority
Mar 27, 2026
City
Inverness
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 14

22-49-4

Detail 24473256

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

12A-27-4

Detail 24473257

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-13-4

Detail 24473260

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.

03F-02-5

Detail 24473251

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

22-02-4

Detail 24473259

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in cook line area Can opener blade Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24473249

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mug in hand wash sink at server station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24473255

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quaternary test strips expired

53B-02-5

Detail 24473254

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24473253

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

27-16-4

Detail 24473261

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.

36-32-5

Detail 24473250

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In cook line and prep area

36-11-4

Detail 24473258

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen area Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 24473248

Basic - Multiple food storage containers cracked in prep area.

23-03-4

Detail 24473252

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with grease Repeat Violation

Jul 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-18-4

Detail 23877156

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bucket in server station over 200ppm. Operator discarded sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23877154

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Multiple cutting boards in cook line area

36-37-5

Detail 23877159

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

13-07-4

Detail 23877153

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

24-08-4

Detail 23877158

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

14-11-5

Detail 23877157

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Melted cutting board by flat top grill Grooved cutting board

36-17-5

Detail 23877155

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

23-03-4

Detail 23877160

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Grease build up between kitchen equipment

Mar 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 23640743

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

36-37-5

Detail 23640741

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

36-17-5

Detail 23640742

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

Feb 20, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

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

22-41-4

Detail 23572101

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, operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23572105

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23572104

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

27-16-4

Detail 23572102

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 hot water side of faucet in disrepair Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23572106

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

36-17-5

Detail 23572103

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. dish machine area Expo window area Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 23291998

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

36-17-5

Detail 23291997

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

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 23049314

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

36-17-5

Detail 23049315

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

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 23042486

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

12A-27-4

Detail 23042491

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

08A-02-6

Detail 23042492

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23042487

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23042493

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

11-27-4

Detail 23042494

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23042495

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mason jars in hand wash sink by wait station. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23042485

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by dishwasher. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23042490

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23042496

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

14-11-5

Detail 23042488

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hand wash sink cold water knob missing by dish machine. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23042489

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor tiles missing in sections. Warning

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22715186

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22715185

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

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 12

12A-27-4

Detail 22435693

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-17-4

Detail 22435694

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-28-4

Detail 22435687

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.

09-01-4

Detail 22435690

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.

01B-12-4

Detail 22435695

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.

03A-02-5

Detail 22435689

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

03F-02-5

Detail 22435692

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

41-18-4

Detail 22435685

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket in server station over 200ppm. Employee discarded sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22435686

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22435688

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

35A-03-4

Detail 22435691

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

13-03-4

Detail 22435696

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area

Jun 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-24-5

Detail 22069555

High Priority - Employee did not allow hand antiseptic to dry on hands before handling equipment. Employee in cook line area

12A-17-4

Detail 22069552

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee in cook line area

22-02-4

Detail 22069551

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

31A-11-4

Detail 22069556

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand wash sink in dish machine area

31B-02-4

Detail 22069558

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area

32-04-4

Detail 22069557

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom

36-37-5

Detail 22069559

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

05-09-4

Detail 22069554

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door reach in cooler in cook line area

12B-13-4

Detail 22069553

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Energy drink in freezer in cook line area