Hen and the Hog in Boca Raton

Hen 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.