Hungry Howies #106
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Hungry Howies #106, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Hungry Howies #106's 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026. Restaurant currently open and operating. Manager got license renewed and is current 2-1-2027 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. By ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. International food service executives all certificates expired 2-1-2026 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In pizza station and dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in feta on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of 2 liter sodas in back kitchen **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Observed 4 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line and prep station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
55
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly flying around prep area. Discussed pest control with manager.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. By ice machine. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In feta on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In dish area and pizza pan area
14-45-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on pizza make line
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage 1/2 pan container cracked in walk in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce on floor. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file, Front counter with soda station and ice well. Back kitchen has hand sink that was moved from cook line to back prep room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Verified with Plan Review department, No plans submitted as of 5-7-2024 **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling table in front of sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back room and ice machine room
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over flip top unit
12B-07-4
78
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
82
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (101F - Hot Holding) on buffet bar , corrective action -observed employee reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push cart blocking hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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/ Observed 8 employees working at time of inspection
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on shelf in dish area
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor near soda cooler
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled in dry storage area
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howies #106 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies #106 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies #106?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies #106.
How does Hungry Howies #106 compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Hungry Howies #106 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Hungry Howies #106's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies #106 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hungry Howies #106 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hungry Howies #106 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies #106 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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