Hungry Howies #257

5912 18Th St E, Ellenton, FL 34222
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
23
Score
High Risk

Hungry Howies #257 is a restaurant located at 5912 18Th St E, Ellenton, FL.

Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.

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Inspections
6
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
23
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
45
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Violations — Nov 7, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in the dishwasher and pizza make line area soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Several cutting boards in the kitchen.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of employee medicine stored on a dry storage rack next to food in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box of raw formed beef stored over ready to eat frozen desserts in the stand up reach in freezer in the salad preparation area. Operator removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over processed spinach in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the ground beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes the clean dishes without washing their hands. Server removed the dishes to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the salad buffet top load reach in cooler Cooked Eggs (47F - Cold Holding); Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Processed Peas (50F - Cold Holding); Processed Beets (50F - Cold Holding); Leafy Green (53F - Cold Holding); Macaroni Salad (57F - Cold Holding); Processed Chickpeas (58F - Cold Holding);. The operator stated the items were stored in the buffet reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator removed all the items and placed them in the walk in cooler. Operator placed new items in the buffet reach in cooler and iced them down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a dry storage rack in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on the floor mixer in the preparation area soiled. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food cart blocking the hand wash sink in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the food cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for the dish machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)