Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka
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3909 Crill Ave, Palatka, FL 32177Huddle 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.
Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka: Emergency Closure History (1)
Huddle House Restaurant in Palatka: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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