Hungry Howie's #135

2740 Hwy 92 E, Lakeland, FL 33801

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Hungry Howie's #135, the earliest from 2022. Hungry Howie's #135 was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food identified” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so Hungry Howie's #135 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - 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. Cooked chicken wings, manager time marked **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sabrina Kent 7-28-2020. Expired 7-28-2025. Manager has class scheduled to retake exam. There are other current Certified Food Manager certifications present and current.

53A-03-7

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2025

50-09-4

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - 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. Chicken wings pulled approximately 2:30 pm, keeps for 2 hours. Manager time marked wings **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at back kitchen hand washing sink.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

22-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Unfolded pizza boxes on floor. manager moved pizza boxes **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine bin

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid spray bottles. manager labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing dough. Employee preparing pizza.

13-03-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink sitting on top of dough press.

12B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's #135 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's #135 on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's #135?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's #135.

How does Hungry Howie's #135 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Hungry Howie's #135 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Hungry Howie's #135's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howie's #135 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hungry Howie's #135 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 Howie's #135 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's #135 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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