THE HEN AND THE HOG SMOKEHOUSE AND CANTINA
14 N FEDERAL HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060
License #1625905
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →THE HEN AND THE HOG SMOKEHOUSE AND CANTINA in POMPANO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 5, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 1 critical, 5 major, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on November 5, 2025 included 1 critical violation, 5 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-07-4] 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.
- [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- [03G-43-2] 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [08A-02-6] 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.
- [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.
- [02D-01-5] 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.
- [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.
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THE HEN AND THE HOG SMOKEHOUSE AND CANTINA has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
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