Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka

Last inspected:

3909 Crill Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
Overview

Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka operates as a 62-seat permanent food service establishment under DBPR licensing. The facility has been emergency-closed once, on July 19, 2021, for roach and fly activity. Over 42 inspections spanning the record, the establishment accumulated 268 total violations, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent: employee health reporting violations were cited in 5 of the most recent 6 inspections, chemical storage and toxic substance control violations appeared in 4 of the past 6 inspections, and management awareness violations were documented in 2 consecutive inspections in 2025. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on October 3, 2025, documented 30 violations including three high-priority findings and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation from the inspector, representing a significant escalation in violation severity. A prior inspection on March 26, 2025, similarly recommended administrative complaint with four high-priority violations including employee health reporting and hand-washing failures. One compliant call-back inspection occurred on March 27, 2025, but this was immediately preceded by nine violations on March 26, 2025. The pattern indicates persistent systemic deficiencies in food safety management, particularly in employee health practices and chemical control.

Most recent closure: July 19, 2021 for roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

45Inspections
282Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Putnam County Avg 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Putnam County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka
DateReasonReopened
Roach & fly activity 16:04:00

Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2021033830 $400.00 Jul 19, 2021 Tampa

Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)

— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections24 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka last inspected?
Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka last shut down?
Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka was last shut down on July 19, 2021 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka?
The most frequently cited violations at Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka are: Single-use items, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka had?
Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka find?
Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka was most recently inspected on April 13, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka ever been shut down?
Yes, Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka been fined?
Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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