Huddle House
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Huddle House, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “washing fruits and vegetables”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which Huddle House's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mildew on ceiling of ice machine. *Clean ice machine. Underside of drink machines soiled. *Clean drink machines.
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed food thawing in sink without cold running water running over it. *Thaw foods in fridge or under cold running water.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Floors under equipment and throughout facility are soiled. *Clean floors.
82
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: Observed no fruit/vegetable sink in the facility to wash fruit/vegetables such as lemons and limes prior to preparation. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC will provide the facility with a designated fruit/vegetable sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will provide the three compartment sink with test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces unable to be sanitized due to no sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions. PIC will provide the three compartment sink with a sanitizer that is used in accordance with DPH rules and EPA label instructions.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor tile in the women's restroom is torn. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the torn tile replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed holes in the walls in the men's restroom. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the holes repaired.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed that the dumpster is rusty and contains some holes. CA: Receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will contact the company and request a new dumpster.
511-6-1.06(5)(k)
64
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bottle of water and a can beverage stored in ice bin that is used for making drinks. CA: Ice may not be used as food after it has been used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food such as melons or fish, packaged foods such as canned beverages, or cooling coils and tubes of equipment. PIC removed beverages from ice bin. Ice discarded.
511-6-1.04(4)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a cloth glove inside handsink basin. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed glove from handsink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed no allergy disclosure statement for customers to view. CA: The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. PIC will create an allergy disclosure for customers.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
74
Nov 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no signed employee health policy in the establishment. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC was given another copy of food employee reporting agreement. Employees must sign and date.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
90
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the women's restroom. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC supplied the sink with soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the ice bin not clean to sight or touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the interior of the ice bin washed and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: Observed no fruit/vegetable sink in the facility to wash fruit/vegetables such as lemons and limes prior to preparation. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC will provide the facility with a designated fruit/vegetable sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for sanitizer at the three-compartment sink. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will provide the three compartment sink with test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed both entrance doors being propped open. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC will close the doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a cup being used as a scoop in the ice bin. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC provided a scoop with a designated handle for the ice bin.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler with raw wood shelves. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC will have raw wood covered with either paint or laminate.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor tile in the women's restroom is torn. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the torn tile replaced.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Huddle House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Huddle House on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Huddle House?
Across the inspection record, “washing fruits and vegetables” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Huddle House.
How does Huddle House compare to other restaurants in Homerville?
Huddle House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Homerville average of 85.
Has Huddle House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Huddle House have averaged around four 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 two times per year on average.
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