Hungry Howie's #198
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Hungry Howie's #198 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about nine violations before that.
“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bulk cucumbers stored in togo style bags at time of inspection **Warning**
14-31-5
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. Observed food stored in walk in cooler in ziploc bags and plastic food containers not labeled at time of inspection. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty cannot locate their certified food manager card at time of inspection. Xiomara santos **Warning**
53A-01-7
70
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with alcohol and degreaser stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Selerino Martinez Manager in charge **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pots stored in hand sink near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in reach-in-cooler not dated marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bottled water on floor in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drinks on shelves with foods in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Dirty mop water in yellow bucked with mop not in use near walk-in-cooler **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
25
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood oven vent soiled with dust and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
90
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottles are improperly stored over prep table near stretch machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning items stored in hand sink near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ashley McClendon Person In Charge **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood oven vent soiled with dust and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in shredded cheese on cooksline reach-in-cooler prep
10-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottles of water on floor in walk-in-cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach-in-cooler near mop sink
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near 3 compartment sink
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howie's #198 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's #198 on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's #198?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's #198.
How does Hungry Howie's #198 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hungry Howie's #198 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hungry Howie's #198's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's #198 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hungry Howie's #198 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 #198 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's #198 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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