THE HEN AND THE HOG SMOKEHOUSE AND CANTINA
14 N FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060
Most recent inspection
- Date
- November 5, 2025
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (13)
- 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 pork stored over diced mango and salsa in flip top cooler. Employee rearranged items for proper storage.
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**
High Priority
- 31B-04-4
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.
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.
Basic
- 03G-53-1
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.
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**
Basic
- 02D-01-5Corrected on site
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.
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**
Basic
- 01C-03-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate
- 11-27-4
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.
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.
Intermediate
- 03G-43-2Corrected on site
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.
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**
Intermediate
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled in kitchen next to dishwasher. Manager started cleaning it.
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**
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander with ice stored in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed colander.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander with ice stored in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed colander. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
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.
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.
Intermediate
- 16-62-1
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.
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.
Intermediate
- 10-07-4Corrected on site
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.
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**
Basic
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
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.
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**
Intermediate
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.