THE HEN HOUSE CAFE
206 W TOMPKINS ST · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34450
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High 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**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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**
27-16-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 2
36-37-5Basic – 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**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. dish machine area Expo window area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.