Hungry Howies #197
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Hungry Howies #197 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Apollo Beach facility scores 67, putting Hungry Howies #197 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken and beef in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
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. Manager not able to provide food handler certifications. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce on floor, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink on reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
61
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
95
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle on shelf with sauces. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need quaternary ammonium test strips.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-32-5
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sauce on floor. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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 cheese, in reach in cooler. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees ear bud case on shelf with salad dressings. **Warning**
40-06-5
45
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored over pizza prep table. Employee moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 47 F and sausage 48 F in reach in cooler, advised operator to place on ice.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ham not date marked in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near reach in cooler. Employee drink over onions in dry storage area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching cheese in the reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda stored on floor in dining area. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near mop sink.
36-17-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howies #197 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies #197 on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies #197?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies #197.
How does Hungry Howies #197 compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?
Hungry Howies #197 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Apollo Beach average of 67.
Has Hungry Howies #197's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howies #197 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hungry Howies #197 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 #197 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies #197 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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