Hungry Howies #224

1038 6 Ave S, Wauchula, FL 33873

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Hungry Howies #224 five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 1, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 70, which Hungry Howies #224's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood above the pizza oven with a heavy amount grease and soiled.

23-03-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked burger topping repackaged on Wednesday 3 days ago with no date mark. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with open food creating pizzas with no beard cover.

13-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with open food creating pizzas with no hair cover.

13-03-4

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cloth used to line pan where in use utensils are stored. Cloth visibly soiled with food debris. All in use utensils and the storage contact areas must be sanitized sanized every 4 hours. Cloth is not an approved contact surface to store on use utensils.

14-13-4

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed used visor stored on shelf with and over condiment /spice shakers. **Repeat Violation**

40-01-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies #224 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies #224 on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Hungry Howies #224 compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?

Hungry Howies #224 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Wauchula average of 70.

Has Hungry Howies #224's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies #224 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hungry Howies #224 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Hungry Howies #224 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies #224 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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