Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton
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2151 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33431Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton has accumulated 83 violations across 16 inspections over approximately nine years, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection — equal to the statewide average but with a troubling concentration in high-priority categories. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 7 of the 16 inspections; proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in 6 inspections; consumer advisory violations appeared in 5 inspections; and shell stock and parasite destruction violations recurred across multiple inspections — indicating systemic deficiencies in seafood handling and employee hygiene practices. The facility has not been emergency-closed. On February 19, 2026, an inspector documented 45 violations including 8 high-priority findings across approved food source, food condition, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, and food contact surface violations, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation — formal enforcement action signaling potential disciplinary proceedings. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 identified 18 additional violations including high-priority employee health reporting and consumer advisory violations; the disposition was Call Back - Extension given, pending, meaning compliance verification is outstanding.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 5 inspections32 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton had?
- Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton find?
- Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on September 10, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- No, Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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