Hungry Howie's #153

2505 E Sr 60, Valrico, FL 33594

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Hungry Howie's #153 stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Hungry Howie's #153's latest score of 90 sits above the Valrico average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Time Extended**

53B-13-5

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No reporting agreements available for any employees. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in full mop bucket. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used to scoop black olives. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on bags of flour. Operator removed backpack **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraint. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in shredded cheese blend touching the food. Operator placed correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-06-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator added chlorine, tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

21-07-4

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket. Employee removed mop and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**

42-01-4

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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/ Johnerick Rezach. **Warning**

53A-03-7

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

16-37-1

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees ice cream stored inside white freezer next to hand washing sink in back kitchen area is not identified as employee food.

08B-49-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket. Employee removed mop and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia.

21-08-4

May 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 2 booths inside restaurant with no certificate of occupancy. Manager removed booths from establishment and placed outside. **Corrected On-Site**

28-12-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sinks in kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's #153 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's #153 on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's #153?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's #153.

How does Hungry Howie's #153 compare to other restaurants in Valrico?

Hungry Howie's #153 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Valrico average of 81.

Has Hungry Howie's #153's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's #153 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howie's #153 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hungry Howie's #153 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's #153 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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