LITTLE HEN
1201 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 9545993322
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - cart - cooked rice (67-73F). Per operator item was placed on cart 4.5 hours ago. Reviewed proper cold holding and time as a public health control. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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1. Employee handled soiled equipment - broom/dust pan and then handled clean equipment - fry basket in use, without washing hands. 2. Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up food - container of sauce for customer order, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and both employees properly washed hands.
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. Cookline - cart - cooked rice (67-73F). Per operator item was placed on cart 4.5 hours ago. Reviewed proper cold holding and time as a public health control. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - cart - cooked rice (67-73F). Per operator item was placed on cart 4.5 hours ago. Reviewed proper cold holding and time as a public health control. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by rolling cart. Operator removed.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Back prep room. Operator replaced soap.
Accumulation of debris inside bar warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of main warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk containers of oat flour and textured vegetable protein. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in sliding glass top reach-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in-in freezer - by fan.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in sliding glass top freezer. Operator covered. Items on rolling cart in walk in freezer.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented can present. Storage area - 46oz can of pineapple juice. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by entrance to kitchen. Operator removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both cookline hand sinks. Operator replaced.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees present without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
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.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door and blower.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line flip tops. Operator removed.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both cookline hand sinks blocked by carts. Operator moved carts to allow access.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Employee filled out Food Employee Reporting Agreement during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom opening directly into kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cut raw broccoli on cookline. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in bulk containers. Operator stored properly.
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.