Hungry Howie's # 240

3047 Hwy 540 W, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hungry Howie's # 240 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “open dumpster lid”, which has been cited four times.

Hungry Howie's # 240's latest score of 95 sits above the Winter Haven average of 89. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

33-16-4

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container and lunch on a top of food in dry storage next to the three compartment sink. Operator moved his drink and lunch a non preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In chemical dry storage closet box of cups on floor. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink across from the three compartment sink. Operator removed ice and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook prepping dough Employee placed on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage closet on the floor. Operator removed pizza boxes in plastic bag from the floor. . **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operation closed lid **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in dry storage. Removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Apr 25, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinking cup stored over flour by the back door. Delivery driver removed cup as he was leaving. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical -hand lotion improperly stored next to mustard packets. Employee moved lotion. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on Hand washing sink number one is stripped. Hot water has to be turned on at the bottom of the sink.

14-11-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's # 240 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's # 240 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's # 240?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's # 240.

How does Hungry Howie's # 240 compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Hungry Howie's # 240 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has Hungry Howie's # 240's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howie's # 240 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howie's # 240 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 # 240 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's # 240 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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