Hen House Eatery in Sebastian
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11632 Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 32958Hen House Eatery in Sebastian has accumulated 176 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection — significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent throughout the facility's inspection record, with employee health reporting violations cited in at least 6 of the past 8 inspections, consumer advisory violations appearing in 7 of the past 8 inspections, and food contact surface violations documented repeatedly. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was documented on July 13, 2016 for use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors and smoke with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on January 20, 2026 resulted in 15 violations (high-priority: 2) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hen House Eatery in Sebastian: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
Hen House Eatery in Sebastian: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hen House Eatery in Sebastian: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Hen House Eatery in Sebastian: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hen House Eatery in Sebastian last inspected?
- Hen House Eatery in Sebastian was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hen House Eatery in Sebastian?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hen House Eatery in Sebastian are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Hen House Eatery in Sebastian had?
- Hen House Eatery in Sebastian has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hen House Eatery in Sebastian find?
- Hen House Eatery in Sebastian was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hen House Eatery in Sebastian ever been shut down?
- No, Hen House Eatery in Sebastian has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Hen House Eatery in Sebastian had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hen House Eatery in Sebastian has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hen House Eatery in Sebastian operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Genie's Mediterranean Grill (2016).
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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