Hungry Howie's #171
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
58
Score
Hungry Howie's #171 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Hungry Howie's #171's latest score of 58 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food handling employee touch cell phone then put pizza on buffet without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager coached employee and he changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank next to soda syrup rack unsecured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rear kitchen ceiling tile by vent soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door reach in cooler with missing handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at side kitchen exterior door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles adjacent to rear kitchen hand sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled and dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor. Manager moved off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on salad prep cart rear kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Manager working on cutting boards. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on 2 door reach in missing in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Observed manager in process of replacing. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw ground beef stored above ready to eat ham, pickles and salami in walk in cooler. Manager moved beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at rear kitchen handwashing sink. Manager put soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Observed no proof of any food safety training for food employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease and black substance build up on ceiling tiles by dish area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on salad prep cart rear kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on 2 door reach in missing in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath side kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood system. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine out of sanitizer solution. Tested at 10ppm. Manager added sanitizer and machine tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front hand wash sink. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath side exterior kitchen door. Manager has purchased materials to repair. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 cases of foam cups on the floor. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on sugar container. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed heavy lime buildup interior of dish machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under side exterior kitchen door.
35B-01-4
82
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup stored in sugar container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed latch on walk-in cooler with cardboard and tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 liters of soda stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Manager moved from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water in reach in cooler drawer on food line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager call the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Manager removed to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and pot and pan shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut cucumbers before washing. Employee washed cut and uncut cucumbers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the walk-in cooler soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza belt oven.
22-08-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howie's #171 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's #171 on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's #171?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's #171.
How does Hungry Howie's #171 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Hungry Howie's #171 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Hungry Howie's #171's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's #171 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hungry Howie's #171 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 #171 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's #171 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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