Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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HUDDLE HOUSE #581

4094 CR 218 · MIDDLEBURG · Clay County · FL 32068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 23, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3309795
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8228172
DBPR license2001100

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 23, 2023 3:02 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 24, 2023 8:11 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#10High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Coffee filters with optioned coffee have no protection from overhead debris.

#11High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell egg and then work with clean utensils. Also, employee handled dirty dishes then prepared drinks without washing hands.

#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 11 flying insects at prep area sink Approximately 4 flying insects at trash can by fire extinguishers on front line 2 flying insects at back prep table **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer on cook line, shrimp stored above tater tots. Also, in walk in freezer, steaks stored above potatoes.

#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 58 rodent droppings under shelving in dry storage **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At 3 compartment sink in back prep area, sprayer is hanging below rim of sink.

#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shell eggs in basket on cutting board in front of grill. Temperature 51F. Also, cut tomato (56F – Cold Holding); diced ham (49F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef (57F – Cold Holding); bacon (46F – Cold Holding); hash browns (57F – Cold Holding); raw steak tips (49F – Cold Holding); raw hamburger (52F – Cold Holding); diced tomato (52F – Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (62F – Cold Holding); waffle batter (61F – Cold Holding); hashbrowns (61F – Cold Holding); cheese sauce (61F – Cold Holding). All items from small flip top cooler and reach in cooler to the right of flip top cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs in basket on cutting board in front of grill. Temperature 51F. Also, cut tomato (56F – Cold Holding); diced ham (49F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F – Cold Holding); raw beef (57F – Cold Holding); bacon (46F – Cold Holding); hash browns (57F – Cold Holding); raw steak tips (49F – Cold Holding); raw hamburger (52F – Cold Holding); diced tomato (52F – Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (62F – Cold Holding); waffle batter (61F – Cold Holding); hashbrowns (61F – Cold Holding); cheese sauce (61F – Cold Holding). All items from small flip top cooler and reach in cooler to the right of flip top cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of glass cleaner on shelf next to single service items. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine on top and around deflector plate have build up of debris.

#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated in small reach in cooler by drink station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. On flip top reach in cooler, top drawer held on with tape. Drawer is not tight fitting.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line has accumulation of debris.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign on handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage table by register has mold-like growth. Also, soda machine around nozzles on the under plating has build up of debris. Also, multiple gaskets on cook line reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall/ceilings/vents soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind 3 compartment sink has build up of debris. Also, ceiling vents in kitchen and ceiling and vents throughout prep area have build up of debris.

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored at mop sink not hanging to dry.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on counter beside waffle irons. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.