Huddle House
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
25
Score
Huddle House is a restaurant located at 1402 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
7
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
25
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
41
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
45
Mar 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Violations — Jan 5, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids of dumpster left open.
33-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label stuck to side of pan on clean dish rack over three-compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted near ice machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee handling food at cookline with watch on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. Cracked ice bucket near ice machine. 2. Two plastic pans with chipped corners on clean dish rack.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on shelving and pipes in back of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with lime-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor under shelving in dry storage area soiled with dirt and/or food debris. 2. Ceiling tiles near ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Sanitizer is not being dispensed into the three-compartment sink. The employee drained and set up the three-compartment sink using bleach, then Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). Inspector instructed manager to have the employee resanitize all dishes that were sanitized using the three-compartment sink today. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee in warewash area handled dirty dishes, then handled and put away clean dishes without first washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge identified himself as the acting General Manager. The person in charge, C. Adams, does not have proof of food manager certification. This manager was the manager on duty during the previous inspection in July 2025.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink at dish machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Inspector observed six employees working in kitchen and handing food. No certified food manager on duty during this inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of food handler training missing for one employee working at cookline. This employee stated he has been employed at this location since August of 2025.
53B-02-5
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. One employee working in kitchen and handling food without food handler training and without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Three-compartment sink unable to automatically dispense sanitizer.
16-59-1
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