The Daily Huddle
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, The Daily Huddle has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The Daily Huddle's latest score of 82 falls below the Bartow average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over a container of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce. Inside the side by side reach in cooler. The eggs was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
82
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the can opener located on the prep table next to the upright reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Blade is soiled. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. DHC A subsidiary of Essential Catering. Not approved Provider.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Employee training was just a training sign -in sheet. No provider information. **Admin Complaint**
53B-03-5
82
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on the can opener located on the prep table next to the upright reach in freezer. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. DHC A subsidiary of Essential Catering. Not approved Provider.. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the shelf above the turbo chef oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. 11-20-2024 posted. Should be 04/29/2025 **Warning**
51-18-6
74
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside a Coleman cooler on the front counter. The handle was removed out of the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near the steam table. The towel was removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over a case of hot dogs. The chicken was relocated to the bottom shelf of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of 12oz foam cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Side by side stainless steel reach in cooler on the front line. **Warning**
29-49-6
70
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on the front counter. The apples was removed. I explained to the person in charge to wash and wrap the apples or placeba sign stating the apples are not washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-15-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives, forks and spoons on the front counter. The utensils was stored with the handles presented first. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
86
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come from register area and put on gloves to work with food. Educated employee to wash hands when changing tasks and and putting on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager on phone and holding with gloved hand, and then started working with food. Educated employee and had them change their gloves and wash their hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in cinnamon raisin bagel bag landing on bagels. Stop sale issued.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fly landing on 2 cinnamon raisin bagels.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: shredded cheddar (63F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (67F - Cold Holding). Cheese was sitting out with no temperature control. Manager put in freezer and reached 41f in 15 min. Observed deep pans were not being used in cold holding unit so temperature control could not be maintained **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For some employees
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training roster missing name of training program. Observed one safe staff program for one employee
53B-10-4
35
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer and tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line: American cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Manager put cheese in freezer and sent time as a public health control paperwork to owner **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator only had licensing receipt. Emailed instructions to print license. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-09-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Daily Huddle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Daily Huddle on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Daily Huddle?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Daily Huddle.
How does The Daily Huddle compare to other restaurants in Bartow?
The Daily Huddle most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.
Has The Daily Huddle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Daily Huddle have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Daily Huddle 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 The Daily Huddle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Daily Huddle is inspected around three times per year on average.
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