Hungry Howies # 199

4290 Alternate 27, Lake Wales, FL 33898

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Hungry Howies # 199 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

Among Lake Wales restaurants, the typical score is 90; Hungry Howies # 199 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 19, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 27, 2022

Complaint Partial

1 major violation.

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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. Previous cited on 12/22/22 with warning. Callback 2/21/23

53B-01-5

Dec 22, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Pump not working. **Warning**

27-12-4

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pulled up pants and touch cheese to made pizza. **Warning**

12A-10-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water **Warning**

27-16-4

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No water **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dice ham in walk cooler **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. No water **Warning**

27-10-4

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. **Warning**

32-23-4

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind pizza oven.

36-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies # 199 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies # 199 on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Hungry Howies # 199 compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Hungry Howies # 199 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Hungry Howies # 199's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies # 199 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howies # 199 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 Howies # 199 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies # 199 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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