Huddle House

265 Ocilla Hwy Unit A, Fitzgerald, GA 31750

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Huddle House appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fitzgerald restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use wiping cloths stored on counter and tops of sanitizer bottles. COS: Cloths were placed in sanitizer by employee. Ensure wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer solution at correct concentration between uses.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several food contact surfaces (vegetable slicer, cups, bowls) with food debris in clean dish area at three compartment sink. Dishes were rewashed. Ensure employees check dishes for any food residue after washing and before storing with clean dishes. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth stored outside of sanitizer bucket. COS: Cloth was placed in sanitizer by employee. Ensure wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager for establishment. CFSM shall be obtained and certificate posted.

511-6-1.03(3)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several food contact surfaces (bowls, plates) with food debris in front service grill area. Dishes were rewashed in dish machine. Ensure employees check dishes for any food residue after washing and before storing with clean dishes.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: - Observed dish machine not sanitizing dishes properly. Chlorine sanitizer less than 25 ppm. Chlorine bucket was almost out. - COS, PIC changed out sanitizer bucket and primed machine. Tested again and chlorine concentration between 50-100 ppm. Ensure employees who wash dishes test machine every morning before washing dishes to ensure concentration is between 50-100 ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: - Observed several food contact surfaces (bowls, cup, knives) with food debris in front service grill area. - COS, PIC had employees rewash dishes in dish machine. Corrective action: Ensure employees check dishes for any food residue after washing and before storing with clean dishes.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: - Observed employee drink in unapproved container and cell phone sitting on top of prep table in ware washing area. - COS, employee discarded drink and moved cell phone and surface was sanitized. Ensure employees keep personal drinks and other items in designated employee cart. If employee drink will be in kitchen it must be in single service cup with a lid and a straw and stored to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Huddle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Huddle House on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Huddle House?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Huddle House.

How does Huddle House compare to other restaurants in Fitzgerald?

Huddle House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fitzgerald average of 96.

Has Huddle House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Huddle House have averaged around one violation 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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