HUDDLE HOUSE
Health inspection records show HUDDLE HOUSE in YULEE has 18 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 18 reports on file
FL A1A;FL 200
Florida
Nassau County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 18 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/26/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13617223
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
1/21/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13599766
Follow-up Inspection Required8 high, 4 int, 10 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep counter on cook line. Employee disposed of drink. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in freezer at beginning of cook line. Operator relocated drink. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker and phone charger on food prep table in food prep area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door locks and cannot be opened when inside due to broken handle. Reach in cooler on cook line had dusty filters.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment on cook line soiled with food debris.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs touching wall and hanging on shelf bracket in warewash area .
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled with old food debris.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on food prep counter near coffee maker.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for approximately 7 seconds. Spoke to manager and manager educated employee on handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw unpacked sausage over ready to eat pecans in freezer at beginning of cook line. Operator relocated the sausage. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chocolate pie in reach in cooler date marked for disposal on Wednesday 01/14/26 per employee. Employee disposed of pie. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed four rodent droppings in hallway behind cook line. Rodent droppings were cleaned up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale. Chicken in reach in cooler at end of cook line 49F, operator stated that it has been in the cooler for 3 days, took ambient temperature of cooler at 48F.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in reach in cooler at end of cook line 49F, operator stated that it has been in the cooler for 3 days, took ambient temperature of cooler at 48F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Operator started re heat at 1:15PM, 2:00 removed from heat source and placed in hot holding, took temp at 125F, operator placed gravy back on grill to continue re heating for remainder of time, temperature at 3:15pm was 166F Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of disinfectant on food prep table next to bags of sugar and pepper. Employee relocated can. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection Not following manufacturers instructions for rehydrating hash browns. Instructions state to rehydrate for 2 hours, drain for 20 minutes then place in walk in cooler, observed on prep table at approximately 3:15 rehydration process started 3 hours prior per manager.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwashing sink on cook line. Manager cleaned ice out of the sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, 4 containers of ready to eat mashed potatoes, not date marked, prepared 3 days ago per employee. In reach in cooler at end of cook line mashed potatoes, chili, turkey and sausage not date marked. Prepared at 1PM on 1/20/2026 the previous day per employee, date marking observed at 1:13PM on 1/21/26. Chocolate milk I'm reach in cooler at end of cook like not date marked, opened 2 days per employee.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner in it at beginning of cook line on floor.
12/1/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13580590
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
11/20/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13579350
Facility Temporarily Closed2 high
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not pumping sanitizer onto dishes. Dish machine was primed and ran twice with both tests giving 0ppm chlorine results, notified operator that triple sink must be set up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Operator needs more time to repair. **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 18 rodent droppings in hallway behind cook line. Droppings had dust and grease on them. Only food storage is at the end of hallway bag and box soda storage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Rodent droppings observed in the flowing areas: Observed 3 rodent droppings on white box on shelf in hallway behind cook line. Approximately 7 rodent droppings observed on wooden shelving on wall behind cook line. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor behind hallway on cook line. Person in charge began cleaning during inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
11/20/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13580304
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not pumping sanitizer onto dishes. Dish machine was primed and ran twice with both tests giving 0ppm chlorine results, notified operator that triple sink must be set up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Operator needs more time to repair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Operator needs more time to repair. **Time Extended**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 18 rodent droppings in hallway behind cook line. Droppings had dust and grease on them. Only food storage is at the end of hallway bag and box soda storage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Rodent droppings observed in the flowing areas: Observed 3 rodent droppings on white box on shelf in hallway behind cook line. Approximately 7 rodent droppings observed on wooden shelving on wall behind cook line. Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor behind hallway on cook line. Person in charge began cleaning during inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Observed 4 rodent droppings on electrical box in hallway behind cook line, operator cleaned during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
11/19/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13479108
Facility Temporarily Closed4 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle being used in shredded cheese container in reach in cooler on cook line.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor walls and or ceilings soiled /has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen area covered in dust. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled with grease residue. Observed excess food on floor under rack in walk in cooler. Observed a mold like substance on walls in dry storage area near walk in cooler and walk in freezer Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service coffee filters not protected on shelf above cook line.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not pumping sanitizer onto dishes. Dish machine was primed and ran twice with both tests giving 0ppm chlorine results, notified operator that triple sink must be set up. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger over raw pork in walk in cooler.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 18 rodent droppings in hallway behind cook line. Droppings had dust and grease on them. Only food storage is at the end of hallway bag and box soda storage. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce in reach in cooler at the end of cook line at 48F and cut tomatoes at 45F. operator stated that they have problems with temps on that side of the cooler. Operator closed the lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk with no date marked in reach in cooler at beginning of cook line.
7/16/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 13461723
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
7/15/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 13460097
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 4 int, 8 basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on sticky trap in closet area behind cooks line. Person in charge removed and discarded sticky trap. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored on the table at the waffle irons. All beverages moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind ice machine has dust. Ceiling vents and surrounding tiles above three compartment sink has debris/dust. Vent above dishmachine area has dust.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided DBPR HR 5030-105.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwash sign at handwash sink at the grill.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves below grill and exterior of blenders have grease accumulation.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at three compartment sink. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 rodent droppings observed in back closet area behind cooks line. Person in charge removed and discarded all rodent droppings during inspection. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board at three compartment sink has black staining.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for measuring chlorine for dishmachine.
- 53A-05-6: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. No certified food manager with four employees engaged in food service.
- 53B-02-5: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. No proof of training for Tara, hired approximately 8 months ago. Also, proof of training expired for Brianna M on 1/2/2025.
6/24/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10865433
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
6/23/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10865338
Facility Temporarily Closed2 high
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately fifty-two (52) rodent droppings observed: three (3) under ice machine in back kitchen, thirty-seven (37) behind white stand up reach in freezer in front counter/kitchen area, four (4) behind flip top cooler next to grill in front kitchen, three (3) behind chest freezer near dish machine, five (5) under and around triple sink in kitchen. Manager began sweeping up droppings **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
6/23/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10863574
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately twenty-nine (29) rodent droppings observed behind and to the side of ice machine directly across from dish machine in back kitchen. Manager swept up and discarded droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: Approximately fifty-two (52) rodent droppings observed: three (3) under ice machine in back kitchen, thirty-seven (37) behind white stand up reach in freezer in front counter/kitchen area, four (4) behind flip top cooler next to grill in front kitchen, three (3) behind chest freezer near dish machine, five (5) under and around triple sink in kitchen. Manager began sweeping up droppings. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
6/19/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10861480
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 8 basic
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue trap under hand washing sink in back dish area has numerous dead insects.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two (2) employee drinks on shelf with packages of bread. Drinks moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in front area. Floor in walk in freezer. Walls around walk in cooler /walk in freezer. Wall below triple sink in kitchen. Ceiling vents in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly trap hanging from ceiling over prep table in back kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Silver racks in front area are rusted.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets for coolers and freezers are soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid propped open with broom. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. Manager states she will get with owner to renew. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cooler drawer on cook line, pan of raw bacon stored over pan of ready to eat ham. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately twenty-nine (29) rodent droppings observed behind and to the side of ice machine directly across from dish machine in back kitchen. Manager swept up and discarded droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
1/30/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8789254
Follow-up Inspection Required5 high, 1 int, 8 basic
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf below prep table near triple sink.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2021.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In egg reach in cooler near grill, unopened employee drink not segregated or identified.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under dish machine. Floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in men's restroom. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White reach in freezer near entrance to back kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at end of front counter area.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine initially tested 0ppm. Manager changed sanitizer bucket and retested 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At hand washing sink across from grill, employee washed hands for approximately three seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. On back prep table, one (1) broken egg observed in basket. Broken egg discarded.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter near waffle maker, container of waffle batter 47F. Waffle batter placed out approximately 10 minutes prior. Batter moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf above condiments at front counter. Bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One training record expired for one employee working today.
7/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8821447
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 5 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage, wall behind shelves soiled.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At cook line, scoop in mushrooms has handle touching food. Operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At cook line, shelf below equipment soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk-in cooler, shelf liners soiled.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. N double door under counter reach-in cooler, sausage gravy (54F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item placed in reach-in cooler from walk-in cooler approximately 1 hour earlier. Unit is unplugged to defrost. Item placed back in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. One egg held out on time with no time marked. Operator stated egg out 1 hour, marked time. Corrected On-Site
5/28/2024· 1y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8681198
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawer cooler and 3 door coolers under waffle maker
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Basket Raw shell eggs stored over package of bacon in walk in cooler
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not sure when it was opened per manager
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Eggs container stored in handsink on line. Moved Corrected On-Site
3/18/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8634379
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Moved Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Egg, time marked Corrected On-Site
2/19/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8544383
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover in walk in cooler
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Glass green container with employee food In walk in cooler on shelf with waffles mix
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Eggs placed time on eggs Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6: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/ 5employees on shift at time of inspection
11/1/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8340083
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 4 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on prep table where silverware and syrup is stored, moved Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on cutting board where biscuits are cut open. Moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer under unit
- 53B-02-5: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. Hailey