Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HUDDLE HOUSE #581

4094 CR 218 · MIDDLEBURG · Clay County · FL 32068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3333128
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8352386
DBPR license2001100

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 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 3

#9High 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 cook crack shell eggs then handle utensil then go to reach in cooler and remove ready to eat hash brown casserole then plated and placed in microwave without changing gloves and washing hands. Also observed cook crack shell eggs then handled the blender and placed waffle batter in the iron, handling the waffle utensil without changing gloves and washing hands. Inspector spoke to cook on proper handwashing when handling raw shell eggs. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect observed at back prep table. One live flying insect observed at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs held on time per cook. No time mark present on basket of shell eggs on counter. Per cook, eggs removed from refrigerator approximately 10 minutes prior. Cook added correct time to shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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. At time of inspection, observed four employees engaged in food service, no certified food manager on duty.

#13Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment uses heat for sanitizing in dish machine. No measuring device available.

#14Intermediate53B-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. Per person in charge, missing approximately five proof of employee training. Also, proof of training for Tracy C. expired on 12-21-2023 and Brandy M. expired on 12-21-2023.

Basic 8

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Jar with orange liquid under right soda machine with approximately 40 dead flying insects. Employee discarded jar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired June 1, 2022. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks observed with no hair restraints.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle of bottom reach in cooler drawer by grill is broken and has a sharp edge.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave by steam table is soiled.

#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Two lights in walk in freezer are unshielded.

#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee beverage on top shelf of reach in cooler at left soda machine stored over brownies. Employee removed and discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth observed on the counter near left soda machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.