Inspection Report

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THE HEN AND THE HOG SMOKEHOUSE AND CANTINA

14 N FEDERAL HWY · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33060

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3656327
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13490389
DBPR license1625905

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority8 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over diced mango and salsa in flip top cooler. Employee rearranged items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 8

#6Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#7Intermediate11-27-4

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 manager.

#8Intermediate03G-43-2

Intermediate – Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. 1 package of fresh salmon vacuum packaged without a HACCP plan and without 10 K bags, dated 11/2/25 in freezer. Establishment does not vacuum package fish currently. Manager removed fish from package. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled in kitchen next to dishwasher. Manager started cleaning it. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander with ice stored in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed colander. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available to check wiping cloths in quaternary sanitizer.

#12Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No heat strips or thermometer available to check dishwasher temperature.

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at two handwashing sinks at bar. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 110 F on stove on cook line. Employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at one handwashing sink at bar and handwashing sink in kitchen.

#3Basic03G-53-1

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Several packages of raw steaks, raw chicken breast, raw salmon..smoked meats, cooked pork osso bucco ,vacuum packaged at establishment properly dated, but without time markings. All vacuum packaged foods at establishment are used within 48 hours. Manager was advised to time mark. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on flour stored in bin under prep table near to walk in cooler. Manager labeled flour. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:11 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.