Huddle House
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
86
Score
Huddle House appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Huddle House's latest score of 86 sits above the Inverness average of 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator education packet
11-27-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
86
Aug 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket on storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
82
May 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Establishment is open and operating. Unable to issue license due to plan review warning. **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine relocated from front counter area to 3 compartment sink area. Ice bins not labeled under beverage machines in front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Discussed with Lola in plan review who stated no plans have been submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
78
Mar 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish machine relocated from front counter area to 3 compartment sink area. Ice bins not labeled under beverage machines in front counter area. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding) recheck 43F ; bacon (48F - Cold Holding) recheck 45F ; beef patties (47F - Cold Holding) recheck 43F Raw shell eggs stored in cooler with ambient temperature of 49F Employee took temperatures at approximately 6am and states all items were below 39F. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Daniel
53A-04-6
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/ 1 prep cook 2 cooks 1 server 1 manager
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
55
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Operator cannot provide proof of employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in cook line area by 2 compartment sink. Gave operator handout on vermin information.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger patties stored above cooked turkey breast in walk in freezer Raw Country fried steak patties stored above raw bacon in walk in freezer Raw eggs stored above pineapple in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (47F - Cold Holding); chocolate milk (47F - Cold Holding) Operator states the door to the reach in cooler was not fully closed. Operator closed door. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical spray bottle in 3 compartment sink area
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid butter alternative in dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in 75F water in drink station
10-07-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Floors, walls and ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in outdoor storage shed storing to go boxes and cups.
36-30-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at front counter. Operator refreshed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
43
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Owner states that she has not been able to order the training books, sent owner the list of approved training companies. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Operator does not have any proof of employee training available **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in freezer at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in dish machine area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce on shelf above deli sliced turkey and packaged fruit in walk in cooler. Operator moved items to correct storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Unwashed lettuce on shelf above deli sliced turkey **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at bucket at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: 0ppm at front counter. **Time Extended**
21-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler below tea station in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Huddle House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Huddle House on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Huddle House?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Huddle House.
How does Huddle House compare to other restaurants in Inverness?
Huddle House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Inverness average of 83.
Has Huddle House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Huddle House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Huddle House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Huddle House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Huddle House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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