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
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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 Cook cracked eggs, touched plate for customer without washing hands. Discussed proper hand wash with manager. **Repeat Violation**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook hand wash time was less than 12 seconds
35A-05-4High Priority – 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
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler glass door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in back prep room
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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 don't have proof **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler at the prep cook area gasket with food debris and soiled.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep area, acoustic tiles damaged.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cook cutting board grooved and stained
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle missing from hand wash sink next to dish machine. Cold water is 85F .
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout kitchen and prep area soiled
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles broken wait station and kitchen
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.multiple crack containers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – 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 **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Out side Ice machine was not locked Operator locked the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.