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THE HEN HOUSE CAFE

206 W TOMPKINS ST, INVERNESS, FL 34450

License #1900770

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️
73 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
August 27, 2026 · 17 findings · 3 critical
Routine - Food
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1
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0
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The latest inspection on August 27, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 3 critical, 4 major, and 10 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands Cook cracked eggs, touched plate for customer without washing hands. Discussed proper hand wash with manager.
  • [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cook cutting board grooved and stained
  • [14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.multiple crack containers
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler glass door in kitchen.
  • [29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle missing from hand wash sink next to dish machine. Cold water is 85F .
  • [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in back prep room
  • [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep area, acoustic tiles damaged.
  • [36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  • [36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles broken wait station and kitchen
  • [53B-13-5] 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. 5 employees dont have proof
  • [08B-62-4] Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Out side Ice machine was not locked Operator locked the ice machine.
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler at the prep cook area gasket with food debris and soiled.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around the grill area behind grease and food debris build up. Sides of equipment Door handles 2 door reach in cooler gasket on cook line
  • [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager No Certified manager on duty 2 cooks, 1 dishwasher, 3 wait staffworking
  • [12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook hand wash time was less than 12 seconds
  • [35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under the reach in cooler nest to prep cook area 1 fly in the kitchen. Removed the cockroach, sanitized area
  • [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and prep area soiled
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