Huddle House

709 W Spring St, Monroe, GA 30655
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Huddle House has four inspections in the public record. On Dec 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

By comparison, the average Monroe facility scores 80, putting Huddle House on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed deli turkey in front under counter cooler that was prepped on 12/1/25 not discarded after 7 days; observed no-bake cheesecake mix in front display cooler dated November 2025 not discarded after 7 days. CA PIC instructed to discard all items that have met the 7 days of prep. COS PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting board on prep cooler heavily marked/stained.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor tile chipping in front of walk-in cooler and freezer, tile missing in between 3-compartment sink and prep table.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee energy drink stored above food in front display cooler. COS PIC removed drink.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
74
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Food Safety Manager Certificate posted or readily available during inspection. CA:PIC instructed to obtain certificate for facility
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor tile chipping near/in front of walk-in
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Utensil scoops for butter sitting in still ambient water on prep line
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Plates not inverted near waffle maker; bowls not inverted on shelf nest to seating area
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting board on prep cooler heavily marked/stained
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Walk in freezer floor raised; walk in freezer door does not close
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Under-Counter shelf below grill that holds pans until use has heavy build up of grease and food debris. Increase cleaning frequency
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
67
Dec 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: No indoor air thermometers in prep cooler, under counter coolers.
511-6-1.05(3)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice bin at drink station left open & unattended: CA: PIC instructed to retrain employees on closing ice bin lid. COS: PIC closed bin lid. Seasonings in dry storage left in bags unsealed. CA: PIC instructed to saran wrap/close bags when storing. COS: PIC stored seasoning bags in bin with lid.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Margarine stored on floor under table next to HW sink
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee at grill station not wearing hair restraint
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Sanitizer buckets not in active use at 0ppm
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in still water on prep line
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Pans being wet stacked in dry area
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Bowls not inverted in front near utensils; coffee filters not in protective liners at coffee station
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used as liner on cart under counter in front with oil and chemicals on it
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Walk in freezer flooring raised; walk in cooler door doesn't close; vent-hood filters missing
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Prep table cutting board heavily marked
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor tile chipping near/in front of walk-in
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Jacket stored on SS items in front under cash register; employee creamer, yogurt, & un-opened water bottle in front display cooler; employee keys stored under orange juice machine; employee tumbler stored next to cash register
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Front door not self-closing
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
47
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw waffle battle mix that uses eggs being stored above ready to eat brown gravy and white gravy in walk-in cooler. CA: PIC instructed to follow storage order when it comes to prepped food items. COS: PIC re-arranged order
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Boxes of buns not 6" off floor in walk-in freezer. COS: PIC moved buns
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: No hair nets/restraints worn by food handlers
511-6-1-.03(5)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Vent hood filter missing above fryers; walk-in freezer floor lifted; prep-table bottom rusty.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles at walk-in cooler entrance and near grill
511-6-1.07(5)(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 Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Huddle House?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Huddle House.

How does Huddle House compare to other restaurants in Monroe?

Huddle House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Monroe average of 80.

Has Huddle House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Huddle House have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Huddle House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Huddle House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Huddle House is inspected around three times per year on average.