HUDDLE HOUSE
3320 N US HWY 441, Lake City FL 32055 · 386-466-1144
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler next to grill: sausage (47F - Cold Holding).
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler next to grill: sausage (47F - Cold Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
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. Employee Caitlyn hired more than 60 days prior has no food handler certification.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Stephenson certificate incomplete, lacking business name, trainer name, and trainer certification number.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table. Manager discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Cook-line reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. No filters in place over grill while open and serving. Employee installed during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler on cookline gaskets soiled with mold-like substances and old food debris. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve cups in holder next to soda machine not inverted or protected. Manager covered by placing lids on top cups.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at back hand wash sink. Manager called repair person.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler bottom soiled with old food debris. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
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. No certificate available for employee Lang that was hired four months prior.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Manager removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting bins on rack across from three compartment sink. Manager removed for cleaning.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. No filters in place while open and serving. Employee installed during inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall below faucet at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve cups in holder next to soda machine not inverted or protected. Manager covered.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine n shelf over prep table. Manager discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in front reach-in cooler with no date mark and unknown opening date. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris.
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. No certificates available for two employees hired more than 60 days ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl being used as a scoop in bulk container of salt., Manager removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back ceiling vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted or protected.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets hanging on shelf over clean food bins and lids. Manager removed.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. No filters in hood system while operating.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall below faucet at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with grease accumulation.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tea filters not protected.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops in basin not hanging to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of salt not labeled.
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink beside ice machine. Manager refilled.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food handler certificates not filled out completely, missing business and trainer info.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in back storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer doors soiled with grease accumulation. Biscuit oven soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Upper plates of soda machine around nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. Underside of shelf over waffle machines soiled with food debris, dust, and grease accumulation. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Walls and side of grill soiled with food debris and grease accumulation.
Open dumpster lid. Left lid open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in storage racks next to register not inverted or protected.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front, center reach-in cooler.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front reach-in cooler opened two days prior per employee and not date marked. Employee marked lid.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Morgan Food Manager certificate expired.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food handler certificates not complete. Missing trainers name and certification number.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over soda boxes.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on back prep table. Employee discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife holders soiled with dust, grease and food debris. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer doors soiled with grease accumulation. Biscuit oven soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Upper plates of soda machine around nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. Underside of shelf over waffle machines soiled with food debris, dust, and grease accumulation. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Walls and side of grill soiled with food debris and grease accumulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper towels stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in storage racks next to register not inverted or protected.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front, center reach-in cooler.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Screwdriver on shelf over prep table. Manager moved to proper storage area.
Utensils in poor condition. Food bins on back center storage rack with cracked and broken edges.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar and grits not labeled.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tube of body cream on ice machine. Employee moved to proper storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knife blades soiled with rust and food debris. Stored food slicer soiled with old food debris. Ice bin soiled with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over soda boxes.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on front and rear prep tables. Employee discarded both.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Knife holders soiled with dust, grease and food debris. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer doors soiled with grease accumulation. Biscuit oven soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Upper plates of soda machine around nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. Underside of shelf over waffle machines soiled with food debris, dust, and grease accumulation. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Walls n side of grill soiled with food debris and grease accumulation.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on back shelf and tea filters at soda machine not protected. Cups in storage racks next to register not inverted or protected.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front, center reach-in cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. Knife on back magnetic rack with broken handle. Six food bins on back center storage rack with cracked and broken edges.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on back prep table. Employee placed in sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar and grits not labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.