HUDDLE HOUSE
4094 CR 218, Middleburg FL 32068 · 904-516-8816
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Jar with orange liquid under right soda machine with approximately 40 dead flying insects. Employee discarded jar.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $3,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024019502 | Feb 7, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $1,800 |
| 5--2023020056 | Feb 7, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $800 |
| 5--2023014771 | Jan 23, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | $800 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Gravy on back prep table in ice bath at 102F. Per employee, gravy was made at 7:00. Temperature taken at 9:34. Employee heated gravy to 174F and placed gravy on an ice bath and placed in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffle batter (46F - Cold Holding); hash browns (46F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (46F - Cold Holding); chili (45F - Cold Holding)in under-counter reach-in cooler closest to office. Per manager, all products placed in the unit approximately 3 hours prior. All products moved to another cold holding unit.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Manager food handler certification for James B expired 4-4-2025.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available. Inspector's measuring device used to verify temperature.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training for Carolyn K expired 8-24-2024. Also, per manager, missing approximately 8 proof of employee food handler training.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in handwash sink by dishmachine.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available. Inspector's thermometer used to verify.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing proof of training for Heaven and Carolyn, both hired over 60 days ago.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler by coffee station. Person in charge states waiting on a part to complete a repair.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to locate irreversible measuring device. Inspector's device used to verify heat sanitization temperature.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. Cook cracked shell eggs into a bowl and mixed eggs with a spoon. Same spoon used to plate cooked eggs onto customer plate. Inspector coached employee on proper procedures.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting in walk in cooler has unshielded bulbs.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR 5030-105 and operator posted.
Aug 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects at far left reach in cooler. One live flying insect at bag in box soda rack.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs being held on time as a public health control has no time marking. Employee marked appropriate time on shell eggs.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Training certificate for Sheryl C is a photocopy.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in two different light shields above grill area.
Aug 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed crack shell eggs on make line, change gloves and immediately went back to food handling without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect around triple sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with license expired 6/1/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs are kept on time, according to line cook. No time marking indicating when eggs are to be pulled. Line cook stated eggs were out of refrigeration less than two hours. Time marking added.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming unit on counter of make line, mashed potatoes (110F - Hot Holding); green beans (120F - Hot Holding). Person in charge raised warmer temperature. Both items exceeded 135F at retemp.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler, milk opened yesterday morning was not date marked. Employee added date mark.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on make line hanging on pipe of hood system.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on make line has build up of food debris.
Feb 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shell eggs then handle utensil then go to reach in cooler and remove ready to eat hash brown casserole then plated and placed in microwave without changing gloves and washing hands. Also observed cook crack shell eggs then handled the blender and placed waffle batter in the iron, handling the waffle utensil without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector spoke to cook on proper handwashing when handling raw shell eggs.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect observed at back prep table. One live flying insect observed at mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs held on time per cook. No time mark present on basket of shell eggs on counter. Per cook, eggs removed from refrigerator approximately 10 minutes prior. Cook added correct time to shell eggs.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. At time of inspection, observed four employees engaged in food service, no certified food manager on duty.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment uses heat for sanitizing in dish machine. No measuring device available.
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. Per person in charge, missing approximately five proof of employee training. Also, proof of training for Tracy C. expired on 12-21-2023 and Brandy M. expired on 12-21-2023.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Jar with orange liquid under right soda machine with approximately 40 dead flying insects. Employee discarded jar.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2022.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks observed with no hair restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of bottom reach in cooler drawer by grill is broken and has a sharp edge.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave by steam table is soiled.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Two lights in walk in freezer are unshielded.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage on top shelf of reach in cooler at left soda machine stored over brownies. Employee removed and discarded beverage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth observed on the counter near left soda machine.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by multiple empty boxes.
Aug 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 live flying insects: 2 at tea urns in kitchen 4 at three compartment sink 1 at walk in cooler door 1 at dining room booth by three compartment sink 1 at bag in box soda rack in back prep area 1 at prep table 1 at far right soda machine by kitchen door 1 at reach in cooler by fryers 1 at far right steam table in kitchen
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a total of approximately 159 dead flying insects in various control devices: Three fly strips: At door entrance to back kitchen with approximately 20 dead flying insects Above reach in cooler next to fryers with approximately 50 dead flying insects At front hand wash sink with 4 dead flying insects Also, observed 5 dead flying insects in two light shields above reach in cooler and juice machine in kitchen. Also, observed four jars with orange liquid with an accumulation of dead flying insects: One jar on floor at handwash sink by office with approximately 20 dead flying insects One jar on floor at bag in box soda rack with approximately 20 dead flying insects One jar on floor under prep sink by office with approximately 20 dead flying insects One jar on top shelf of dry storage rack by prep sink with approximately 20 dead flying insects
Aug 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs then handle utensils and prepare hash browns without washing hands and changing gloves after cracking shell eggs. Also, observed cook place raw bacon on the grill with gloved hands then opened reach in cooler door, handled pancake batter utensil and continue to handle utensils at the grill. Inspector spoke with employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 13 live flying insects: 2 at tea urns in kitchen 4 at three compartment sink 1 at walk in cooler door 1 at dining room booth by three compartment sink 1 at bag in box soda rack in back prep area 1 at prep table 1 at far right soda machine by kitchen door 1 at reach in cooler by fryers 1 at far right steam table in kitchen
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by fryers, raw chicken stored above shrimp. Employee rearranged to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs held using time as a public health control in basket on cutting board in front of grill with no time marking. Per employee, eggs removed from refrigeration approximately one hour prior. Employee marked correct time on shell eggs.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open milk container in reach in cooler by juice machine with no date mark. Employee could not determine when opened.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine around deflector plate has black mold-like substance.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed a total of approximately 159 dead flying insects in various control devices: Three fly strips: At door entrance to back kitchen with approximately 20 dead flying insects Above reach in cooler next to fryers with approximately 50 dead flying insects At front hand wash sink with 4 dead flying insects Also, observed 5 dead flying insects in two light shields above reach in cooler and juice machine in kitchen. Also, observed four jars with orange liquid with an accumulation of dead flying insects: One jar on floor at handwash sink by office with approximately 20 dead flying insects One jar on floor at bag in box soda rack with approximately 20 dead flying insects One jar on floor under prep sink by office with approximately 20 dead flying insects One jar on top shelf of dry storage rack by prep sink with approximately 20 dead flying insects
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current displayed license expired June 1, 2022.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and beverage on counter next to juice machine prep counter. Employee moved items.
Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda on the floor in front of soda rack.
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