THE HEN AND THE HOG
2151 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 9, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (16)
- 03D-06-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked cut potatoes (45-50F - Cooling);in cooler at cook line; as per operator food portioned and cut up lat night and placed inside cooler to cool down to 41F or below; food trays stacked on top of each other; food never reached 41 F or below within 4 hours; See Stop Sale
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked cut potatoes (45-50F - Cooling);in cooler at cook line; as per operator food portioned and cut up lat night and placed inside cooler to cool down to 41F or below; food trays stacked on top of each other; food never reached 41 F or below within 4 hours; See Stop Sale **Warning**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed small bottle of hand sanitizer stored with plates to be used for customers' food a5 cook line; operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-27-4Critical
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and continued to work with other foods touching plates and spatulas without washing hands first; educated and advised to wash hands; **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-07-5CriticalCorrected on site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing tasks numerous times discard gloves and putting new gloves on to work with foods before washing hands ; educated ; advised to wash hands; employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-13-4CriticalRepeat
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.
High 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. Observed employee numerous times wiping gloved hands on visibly soiled cloth towel and personal clothing at cook line and continued to work with foods and touch clean plates and other utensils without washing hands and changing gloves; educated and advised to wash hands; **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 09-01-4Critical
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching toasted bread with bare hand and placing on the plate to be served to customer; food will not be reheated to 145 F or above; operator discarded and washed hands; **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 10-05-5CriticalCorrected on site
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit- in steam table at cook line multiple utensils stored in unclean food debris water ; utensils removed and water discarded;
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit- in steam table at cook line multiple utensils stored in unclean food debris water ; utensils removed and water discarded; **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over fries and onion rings in chest freezer at cook line- all not commercially packaged Operator decided to discard product.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over fries and onion rings in chest freezer at cook line- all not commercially packaged Operator decided to discard product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 35A-05-4CriticalCorrected on site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roach crawling on the mirror in the bathroom; operator killed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. All TCS foods like raw shell eggs, butter, sauasage and hollandaise sauce were not discarded at 11:00 am according to the time marked; Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked cut potatoes (45-50F - Cooling);in cooler at cook line; as per operator food portioned and cut up lat night and placed inside cooler to cool down to 41F or below; food trays stacked on top of each other; food never reached 41 F or below within 4 hours; See Stop Sale
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. All TCS foods like raw shell eggs, butter, sauasage and hollandaise sauce were not discarded at 11:00 am according to the time marked; Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked cut potatoes (45-50F - Cooling);in cooler at cook line; as per operator food portioned and cut up lat night and placed inside cooler to cool down to 41F or below; food trays stacked on top of each other; food never reached 41 F or below within 4 hours; See Stop Sale **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. homemade ranch (42-48F - Cold Holding);in drawers under flat top sliced cheese (41-49F - Cold Holding); in cooler #1 at cook line; As per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food overstocked; advised to make smaller portions.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. homemade ranch (42-48F - Cold Holding);in drawers under flat top sliced cheese (41-49F - Cold Holding); in cooler #1 at cook line; As per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food overstocked; advised to make smaller portions. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03F-04-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. All TCS foods like raw shell eggs, butter, sauasage and hollandaise sauce were not discarded at 11:00 am according to the time marked;
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. All TCS foods like raw shell eggs, butter, sauasage and hollandaise sauce were not discarded at 11:00 am according to the time marked; **Warning**
High Priority
- 03F-02-5CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
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 packets and sausage at expo line and cook line ; operator marked 7:00 am;
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 packets and sausage at expo line and cook line ; operator marked 7:00 am; **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 53A-03-7
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jeremiah Bennett 8/9/21; all others not expired
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jeremiah Bennett 8/9/21; all others not expired **Warning**
Intermediate
- 29-20-5
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by three compartment sink
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink by three compartment sink **Warning**
Basic
- 12B-13-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened Gatorade drink in cooler at cook line; advised to remove
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened Gatorade drink in cooler at cook line; advised to remove **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.