HEN AND THE HOG SMOKEHOUSE AND CANTINA
14 N FEDERAL HWY, Pompano Beach FL 33060 · 2013216659
Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
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NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
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.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled in kitchen next to dishwasher. Manager started cleaning it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander with ice stored in handwashing sink at bar. Manager removed colander.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, three cases of raw chicken stored on floor
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In dry storage, to go containers stored not inverted. On cook line, lids for to go containers stored not inverted. Operator fixed
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In storage area by back door, wet mop stored in bucket.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage, cup used to dispense seasoning. Operator removed
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine without proper protection. Operator moved scoop to ice bucket for storage.
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.