Huddle House Restaurant, 3909 Crill Ave, Palatka, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HUDDLE HOUSE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3909 Crill Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
License #: 6400745
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of diet coke syrup in back hall near water heater, case of hoagie rolls in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine in back room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Interior top next to toasters
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. In cabinet under ice bin near waffle ovens
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry goods room over bread rack **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler holding waffle and French toast batter
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Throughout cook line
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple in walk in cooler, bucket of white powder on prep table shelf in back room near office
  • High Priority - Gravy hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy 113° in steam table near toasters on cook line
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cans of raid in back hall, hall with water heater. Manager voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs 56° ambient temperature cheese sauce 93° per manager eggs were pulled out within the hour, corrective action: manager returned eggs to cooler, cheese sauce was reheated to 165°, whipped butter 48° chicken 45° sliced tomatoes 46° cheese 46° in reach in cooler under make table, corrective action: manager moved product to walk in cooler, chicken was voluntarily discarded by manager
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Back of building near bulk co2 container
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Area around nozzles, both soda machines
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. On back prep table **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near door to back room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach in cooler under make table on cook line
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees expired on 10/3/14
10/06/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Coffee. Orange juice. Next to Reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cellphone on counter next to Reach in freezer. Purse next to coffee pots and Hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above back food storage area. In front of Walk-in Freezer and Walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door closer not operating properly.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter. Back prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. Tomato dicer on wall behind prep sink.
08/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back line prep table and on cook line table next to steam table.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back line above prep table.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Gravy on cook line not discarded after 4 hours. Corrective action: voluntarily discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Hamburgers above cooked sausage.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/10/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back line prep table and on cook line table next to steam table.
  • Basic - Food employee not using hand antiseptic after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back line above prep table.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in cook line Reach in cooler. 65°. Corrective action taken: Reduced portion size so it's not stacked higher than the pan.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Gravy on cook line not discarded after 4 hours. Corrective action: voluntarily discarded.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Hamburgers above cooked sausage.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/6/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.Biscuits
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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. Gravy **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Front area. **Corrected On-Site**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On prep line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind front counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Containers of toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer buckets. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Meringue pie not identified on menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
3/25/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Under make table behind counter.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Near waffle irons. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Shell eggs over potatoes and sausage behind counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Near kitchen.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils on front counter.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic beverage cups. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above three compartment sink and dry storage area.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Dessert reach in cooler behind front counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Around ice bin on front counter.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Buns in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler and freezer.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in flip top at 45 degrees, Butter blend cups in prep area at 79 degrees.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Behind front counter.
  • Observed soda machine with accumulated slime/debris around nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin near kitchen.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Thirty Butter blend packets in prep area without temperature control.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. Sanitizer buckets behind front counter.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry product in drawer below cookline.
8/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Beverage cups.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • Light not functioning. Dry storage by walk-in coolers
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Dessert reach-in.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container on prep table by toasters. On shelf above drink station.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Steak/beef over fries in reach-in freezer on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage gravy 83F in steam table [no water, not turned on]. Corrected On Site.
3/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cabinet under soda machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler under waffle irons.
  • Observed leaking handwash sink.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Sterilite container used to store biscuits.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. BBQ meat in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Clear bottle by checkout station.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/5/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Potatoes mix.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked potatoes, walk-in.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Buckets of margarine.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. [Potatoe mix].
  • Critical. Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Employee did not use sanitizer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Handling clean dishes after performing cleaning duties without washing hands.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not legible and not approved by this Division.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Freezer door handle. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Back of building.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain not working properly.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [women's restroom]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory [mens soap dispenser broken, women's no soap or sanitizer].
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Floor heavily soiled behind chase.
  • Critical. Required employee training is incomplete . All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
1/3/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. WASHING HANDS FOR THREE TO FIVE SECONDS, NOT USING A SANITIZER, WIPING HANDS ON APRON, ETC.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Washing only 3 to 5 seconds, not using towel to turn off faucet.
  • Critical. Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reachin cooler door broken.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. QUATZ BELOW 100 PPM.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black like substance on the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
9/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. IF EGGS ARE HELD ON THE COUNTER, THE TIME AT WHICH THE EGGS ARE REMOVED FROM REFRIGERATION MUST BE DOCUMENTED AS PROOF THAT THE EGGS HAVE BEEN OUT LESS THAN 4 HOURS
  • Critical. Observed employee handle raw animal food, then touch utensils used to dispense ready-to-eat food, without first washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food employee not using hand sanitizer after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue/debris. BELOW MICROWAVE
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. FRONT HANDSINK, NEAR DISH MACHINE
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
3/3/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN ABOVE RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES IN WALKIN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. TWO BOXES IN WALKIN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed slight mold in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. FOOD DEBRIS ALONG EDGES OF REACHIN DRAWERS
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN CUPS WETNESTING Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. ONE ON FLOOR IN CORRIDOR BEHIND COOKLINE Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. CLASS K COVERED WITH CLOTHING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. DEBORAH DAUGHERTY
  • Critical. Incomplete proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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