Hungry Howies #3000

2805 Shepherd Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Hungry Howies #3000 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so Hungry Howies #3000 trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open container of Monster energy drink on the reach in cooler. Pizza station the beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Blue jacket Camouflage hat Pink lunch bag on top of Hungry HOWIES RTZu Pizza Sauce. The items was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of flour stored on the floor at the dough station.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler door at the pizza station.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the lids on the reach in cooler at the pizza station. Dishwasher area.

36-27-5

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the 3 compartment sink and near the dough proofing station.

36-27-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Pipe on the hand washing sink leaking into a mop bucket.

29-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of pizza flour. Dishwasher area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler door.

23-03-4

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was out smoking entered the work area without washing his hands. I had the 'em to stop and wash his hands before engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor near the table located by the hand washing sink. The boxes was reform off the floor.

25-05-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floor tiles cracked in the dishwasher area especially by the hand washing sink. Cove molding missing by the pizza oven and by the dough mixer in the dishwasher area.

36-27-5

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested above 400ppm. Manager remade and tested at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**

41-18-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**

29-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies #3000 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies #3000 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies #3000?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies #3000.

How does Hungry Howies #3000 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Hungry Howies #3000 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Hungry Howies #3000's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howies #3000 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howies #3000 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 #3000 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies #3000 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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