HUDDLE HOUSE RESTAURANT
3909 CRILL AVE · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Six containers of Hashbrowns in walk in cooler prepared the previous night and left to walk in cooler overnight. At time of inspection hashbrowns (45-53F – Cold Holding). Operator began preparing new hashbrowns and will discard hashbrowns from walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live flying insect in warewashing area.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Six containers of Hashbrowns in walk in cooler prepared the previous night and left to walk in cooler overnight. At time of inspection hashbrowns (45-53F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. One expired food handler training certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table with clean silverware. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cook line flip top drawer cooler in poor repair, drawer become unattached when opened. Ice buildup up on walk in freezer door seal and floor.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in water at 101F on steamtable. Operator emptied and replaced water. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wait station soda and juice dispenser plate behind nozzles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three door reach in cooler on cook line with food debris build up on fan guard. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:16 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.