Huddle House in Lake City
Last inspected:
3320 N Us Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32055Huddle House in Lake City has accumulated 235 violations across 30 inspections, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection—nearly 50 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage violations were cited in at least 8 of the last 9 inspections, employee health policy violations appeared in 5 of the past 8 inspections, and allergen awareness violations were documented in 6 of the last 8 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Fire safety violations including frayed and spliced electrical wires were documented in November 2017. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 identified 11 violations including high-priority findings in employee health reporting, chemical storage, and allergen awareness, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Huddle House in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
This Facility
7.8
violations / inspection
7.8 violations per inspection
Columbia County Avg
5.13
violations / inspection
5.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Columbia County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Huddle House in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Upper left corner of back door. Conduit with wires sticking out. - From follow-up inspection 2017-11-22: No change. - From follow-up inspection 2017-11-28: No change.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Upper left corner of back door. Conduit with wires sticking out. - From follow-up inspection 2017-11-22: No change.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Upper left corner of back door. Conduit with wires sticking out.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Huddle House in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections40 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Huddle House in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Huddle House in Lake City last inspected?
- Huddle House in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Huddle House in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Huddle House in Lake City are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Huddle House in Lake City had?
- Huddle House in Lake City has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Huddle House in Lake City find?
- Huddle House in Lake City was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Huddle House in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Huddle House in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Huddle House in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Huddle House in Lake City has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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