THE HEN HOUSE CAFE
206 W TOMPKINS ST · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34450
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-49-4High 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-27-4High 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-13-4High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in cook line area Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mug in hand wash sink at server station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quaternary test strips expired
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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-02-5Intermediate – 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**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish machine area 78F after running 1 minute. Hot water handle is broken off faucet.
Basic 4
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In cook line and prep area
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Multiple food storage containers cracked in prep area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with grease **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:55 AM.
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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.