Inspection Report

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HUDDLE HOUSE

3320 N US HWY 441 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3663474
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13514740
DBPR license2200648

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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).

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – 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. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cook-line reach-in cooler gaskets torn.

#4Basic14-72-4

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at back hand wash sink. Manager called repair person. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.