Mcrae Huddle House
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
82
Score
Mcrae Huddle House has been inspected seven times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Mc Rae facility scores 88, putting Mcrae Huddle House on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of gravy and batter in the walk-in cooler with multiple date dots on each container. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held for more than 24 hours must be clearly and accurately date-marked to indicate the date by which the food must be consumed, sold, or discarded (within 7 days at 41°F or below). Containers with multiple or conflicting date marks make it unclear when the food was prepared and when it should be discarded. COS: Person in charge removed containers and sent them to dishwashing. Went over proper datemarking.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Personal drink (fiji water) stored in reach-in cooler with food used in the facility. Personal items must be stored in a designated area away from food.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
82
Apr 4, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the inside of the drink nozzles contained an accumulation of black build up. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency to preclude build up. COS - Cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloth stored in bucket without sanitizer the biscuit; must be stored in a bucket of sanitizer between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed eggs stored next to the grill cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (47F). Time/temperature control for safety food must be cold held at 41F or below. COS - I allowed them to place the eggs in cold holding to cool down at time of inspection.
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Person in charge was unable to demonstrate knowledge; could not respond correctly to the questions as they related to the food service operations conducted at the establishment. CA: Went over questions and answers with PIC. Upper management is responsible for training PIC as soon as possible.
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The person-in-charge could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection that new food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. CA: This needs to be rectified today.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink (opened cup) and food stored on a prep table near the waffle station. Employee drinks must be in a cup with a lid and straw when in food preparation areas. COS - Drink and food removed and rule discussed with the PIC.
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths stored near the biscuit oven; not stored in a bucket of sanitizer between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
61
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food (eggs, mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (44F-56F). Time/temperature control for safety food must be cold held at 41F or below. COS - Entire reach-in cooler was at 46F, so all the potentially hazardous food was discarded at time of inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw animal food (eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food (green beans, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes). COS - Food was discarded due to temperature violation, but we went over proper food storage at time of inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: The person-in-charge could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection that new food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. CA: This needs to be rectified today.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This needs to be corrected as soon as possible.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. COS - PIC changed out the buckets and the cloths at time of inspection. Provided education on changing out buckets every four hours.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: The most current inspection report is not displayed in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Foot rest at the bar is broken. Floors, walls, and ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable. Fix.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
52
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eggs left next to grill prep station holding temperature 54F. Time/temperature control for safety food must be cold held at 41F or below. COS - Eggs out for less than 30 minutes so allowed to put on ice bath to cool.
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Person in charge was unable to demonstrate knowledge; could not respond correctly to the questions as they related to the food service operations conducted at the establishment.
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This needs to be corrected as soon as possible.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: The person-in-charge could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection that new food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases transmissible through food. CA: This needs to be rectified within 3 business days.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prepared container of ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (macaroni and cheese/ mashed potatoes) that does not bear a consume by date/label. Food may not be served. COS: Food discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee observed touching ready to eat ham cubes with bare hands when single-use gloves or utensils are required. COS: Ham is discarded and employee sent to hand washing.
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink (opened cup) stored in the reach-in cooler near the handwash sink over food. Employee drinks must be in a cup with a lid and straw when in food preparation areas. COS - Drink discarded and rule discussed with the PIC.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Personal items stored throughout the kitchen and dry storage area. No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
50
May 31, 2024
Followup
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed soil buildup inside ice bin in the back kitchen area. CA: PIC has contacted maintenance to have the ice machine cleaned out as soon a possible.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed medicine present for employees that was stored in a food preparation area. Medicines must be located in an area away from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service items. COS - Medicine removed.
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. COS - PIC changed out the buckets and the cloths at time of inspection. Provided education on changing out buckets every four hours.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The most current inspection report is not displayed in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: In-use utensil in food (diced tomatoes) stored with handle on top of food within the prep cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Multiuse food contact surfaces (food containers in the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler) are not free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface next to the grill.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
64
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eggs left next to grill prep station holding temperature 69-70F. Time/temperature control for safety food must be cold held at 41F or below. COS - Eggs discarded and new eggs put on ice bath.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hands and exposed portions of the arms were not being cleaned at a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility during the inspection. Employee attempted to wash hands at the dishwashing sink. COS - Employee was immediately corrected to wash at the approved handwash station and rule was discussed with PIC.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink (opened cup) stored near the left drink station. Employee drinks must be in a cup with a lid and straw when in food preparation areas. COS - Drink discarded and rule discussed with the PIC.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. COS - PIC changed out the buckets and the cloths at time of inspection. Provided education on changing out buckets every four hours.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time/Temperature Control for Safety food (diced ham) was being thawed under running water; however, the temperature of the running water was greater than 70F. CA: Person-in-charge will have that looked at as soon as possible. The diced ham was still mostly frozen, so it was placed in the cooler to continue thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mcrae Huddle House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mcrae Huddle House on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mcrae Huddle House?
Across the inspection record, “management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mcrae Huddle House.
How does Mcrae Huddle House compare to other restaurants in Mc Rae?
Mcrae Huddle House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mc Rae average of 88.
Has Mcrae Huddle House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mcrae Huddle House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mcrae 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.
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