HUDDLE HOUSE INC
321 US HWY 41 S, Inverness FL 34450 · 352-254-8751
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly at front counter
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $880
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025049432 | Mar 24, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $360 |
| 3--2024010314 | Nov 27, 2023 | Jul 11, 2024 | $160 |
| 3--2024029380 | Mar 5, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $360 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs then touched clean plates without changing gloves or washing hands, employee removed gloves, properly washed hands, pit plates in dish areas and used clean plates
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly at front counter
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. Raw burgers above French fries in reach in freezer
No person in charge present during hours of operation.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mercedes (server), Curtis (cook) no employee food safety training available, they are the only employees on site at time of inspection
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, employee inverted ice bucket
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2/1/2026
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor but soda station, employee discarded and sanitized the area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under and behind equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Bread drawer soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets on cook line at 0ppm, employee refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator education packet
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket on storage shelf. Operator removed.
May 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine relocated from front counter area to 3 compartment sink area. Ice bins not labeled under beverage machines in front counter area.
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine relocated from front counter area to 3 compartment sink area. Ice bins not labeled under beverage machines in front counter area.
Mar 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding) recheck 43F; bacon (48F - Cold Holding) recheck 45F; beef patties (47F - Cold Holding) recheck 43F Raw shell eggs stored in cooler with ambient temperature of 49F Employee took temperatures at approximately 6am and states all items were below 39F. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to cool.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 5, 2024Administrative 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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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding) recheck 43F; bacon (48F - Cold Holding) recheck 45F; beef patties (47F - Cold Holding) recheck 43F Raw shell eggs stored in cooler with ambient temperature of 49F Employee took temperatures at approximately 6am and states all items were below 39F. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to cool.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel
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/ 1 prep cook 2 cooks 1 server 1 manager
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. green beans (45F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (45F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (44F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding) in vertical reach in cooler at cook line with ambient temperature of 49F. Operator has documented temperatures from 6am of all items being in temperature. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. sausage patties (48F - Cold Holding); burger patties (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler under microwave at cook line. Operator moved items to freezer to rapidly chill. Sausage patties 41F Burgers patties 39F
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes prepped at 6:30am (51F - Cooling); sliced tomatoes prepped at 6:30am (49F - Cooling); diced ham prepped at 6:30am (49F - Cooling) Operator discarded sliced tomatoes. Items checked at 10:30am. Operator moved diced tomatoes and diced ham to walk in freezer to rapidly cool. Recheck Diced tomatoes 41F Diced ham 38F
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At beverage machine, employee removed scoop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Exterior area of soda nozzles at beverage machine
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler at cook line
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.