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THE HEN AND THE HOG

Food safety records indicate THE HEN AND THE HOG in POMPANO BEACH has 10 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

North Federal Highway
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33308
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13467439

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two umbrellas stored on shelf with single service utensils in kitchen. Employee removed from shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping chicken no hair restraint. Employee was educated on proper hair restraints and employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallon of cooking oil stored on floor in cleaning supplies storage room. Manager removed and placed on shelf in dry storage room.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White sugar, confectioners sugar, and breadcrumbs stored in buckets on shelf in dry storage without labels. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High 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 . Butter packs held for approximately two hours on Time as a Public Health Control, without time marking. Employee time marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of cooking oil stored next to cleaning chemicals and supplies in cleaning supplies storage room. Manager removed and placed in dry food storage area.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloths stored in bucket of chlorine sanitizer in kitchen at over 200 ppm. Employee added water to correct solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Employee was educated on using handwashing sink only for handwashing. Employee rewashed hands in handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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 No proof of training for two employees.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has expired food handlers certification, 2024.

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13466710

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901711

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in prep and storage area. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on food prep table next to sauces in kitchen. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at cleaned utensil rack opposite triple sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dish machine in kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. 2. Around fryers at cookline in kitchen. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on food prep table opposite cookline in kitchen. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed trays of raw shell egg stored on shelf above ready to eat frosting in three door reach in cooler, opposite cookline in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed prepared coleslaw dressing dated July 9 stored in the walk in cooler. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed two broken and damaged raw shell eggs stored in reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed prepared coleslaw dressing dated July 9 stored in the walk in cooler. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Sliced Ham (47F), corned beef (47F), brisket (47F), brisket chopped (47F), sliced turkey (47F), pork (48F), sausage (48F), corned beef (48F), Hollandaise (48F) and cooked potatoes (49F) stored in walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. Observed prepared dates July 17-19. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Sliced Ham (47F), corned beef (47F), brisket (47F), brisket chopped (47F), sliced turkey (47F), pork (48F), sausage (48F), corned beef (48F), Hollandaise (48F) and cooked potatoes (49F) stored in walk in cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. Observed prepared dates July 17-19. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on threaded faucet Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Spoon in sink basin of hand sink at front counter. 2. Measuring spoons observed in basin of hand sink in prep area. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/8/2025

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket missing on walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4:High 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell eggs placed on top of container of capers and container of chocolate morsels on top shelf of reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon breakfast sandwich , poached eggs and Caesar salad dressing on menu. Caesar salad dressing made in house with raw shell eggs. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in dry storage area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Door gasket torn and missing in areas around walk in cooler door.
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at the hood above cook line in kitchen.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One light observed not shielded at hood above cookline in kitchen. Operator removed bulb. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training provided by IFSEA, expired 7/31/24.

Inspection Date: 5/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8676853

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at the sink next to dish machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at the sink next to dish machine in kitchen. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8674986

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area. Warning
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen. Warning
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer, 0ppm. Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked two raw shell eggs and then handled bread without handwashing. Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed nose with gloves hand and then handled bread without handwashing. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Approximately 35 rodent droppings observed at the front counter on bottom shelves next to cleaned cup and bowls. 2. Approximately 15 rodent droppings observed beneath reach in cooler and beneath hand sink, opposite the cook line in the kitchen. 3. Five rodent droppings observed on and under toilet paper on bottom shelf of storage rack in dry storage area. 4. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings around water heater in dry storage area. Warning
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at the sink next to dish machine in kitchen. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork (47F), turkey (50F), and corned beef (48F) stored in two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork (47F), turkey (50F), and corned beef (48F) stored in two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Corned beef 117F at cookline in kitchen, stored under no temperature control. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow toxic substance not labeled and stored at the triple sink in the kitchen. Warning
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed on fire extinguisher in dry storage area.

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8519871

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Delfield reach in cooler in the kitchen torn door gaskets. 2. Walk in cooler door gasket torn. 3. Perlick reach in cooler door gasket torn, near ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Delfield reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Wait station reach in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked two raw shell eggs then handled cleaned utensils without hand washing. Reviewed hand washing procedure with operator, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366097

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn door gaskets on reach in cooler across the cookline in the kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. Door gaskets on reach in cooler at the front counter.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored next to croutons in non Tcs cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then removed cooked bacon from customers plate without Handwash or glove change. Reviewed Handwash procedures with operator.
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine wiping cloth solution tested at over 200 ppm. Operator remade solution, tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked with prep tables in the kitchen. Operator moved table over to make hand wash sink accessible. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site