THE BLUE HEN CAFE
223 W KING ST UNIT A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed green pressure tank not secured near bag n box.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on main cook line coolers soiled with food debris.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by back door missing soap. Person in charge added soap to hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bags, cellphones, and keys above prep table in prep room. Person in charge moved all employee items away from prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed large single door reach in cooler with torn gasket at start of cook line.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flying insects in prep area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced quiche above chill line (50F - Cold Holding) for less than an hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with attached red hose by back door missing vacuum breaker.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed sausage gravy in 12 in deep plastic containers cool on counter. Person in charge placed gravy in shallow pans and ice bath. **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. Obtained one certificate expired 8/4/2024. Discussed with person in charge.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).