Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HUDDLE HOUSE RESTAURANT

3909 CRILL AVE · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 19, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3087904
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7607576
DBPR license6400745

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 19, 2021 10:30 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 20, 2021 4:04 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15-20 live small flying insects near dishwasher in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Opened case of raw turkey sausage over case of cooked ham. Person in charge moved turkey sausage **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10-15 live roaches in storage room behind cook line. observed 2 live roaches at booth in dining room near kitchen door. Observed 4 live roaches under ice bin near kitchen door. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grits (120°, 139°F – Hot Holding) in steam table near toasters on make line. Person in charge reheated grits to 182°. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior top of ice machine near ice deflector and area nozzles on drink machine closest to front door

#14Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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 cook and one server certificate expired

Basic 8

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under hand wash sink near ice machine and near office **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in storage room behind cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups near coffee machine closest to kitchen door **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in front of walk in freezer

#5Basic33-29-4

Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Dumpster lid broken

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gasket soiled

#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted near both coffee machines and soufflé cups not inverted across from steam tables **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at handle on hand wash sink across from flat to grill, toilet leaking in women's restroom and pipe leak in storage room behind cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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