Hungry Howies #3010
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Hungry Howies #3010, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Avon Park restaurant scores 76. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in the walk in cooler, cucumber in a carry out bag. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen is damaged. Observed one ceiling tile in the bathroom damaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
78
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in the walk in cooler, cucumber in a carry out bag. **Warning**
14-31-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen is damaged. Observed one ceiling tile in the bathroom damaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator with watch and bracelet on, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on the floor by 3 compartment sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in the front of kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed there is no running water at the mop sink in the back of kitchen, the faucet for the hot water is in disrepair and no cold water on the other side. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed two shelves in front of kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of to go brown bags on the floor in the corner, operator picked up placed on shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed a mattress in front of the dumpster flat on the ground. **Warning**
33-30-4
55
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At inspection one employee on duty who was hired 4 months ago and has had no training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Bserved ambient air at 43F and thermometer reading 39F in walk-in cooler.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed wings and sliced chicken repackaged and held on frontline with no date marks. Employee stated all were prepped two days ago and added correct dates to containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in need of replacement due to tears and water damage at back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed magnetic knife rack soiled.
24-06-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old grease and food debris in corners of floor at back prep area. Observed old food debris and black buildup on floor under racks in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves and fan covers have accumulation of a white fuzzy residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in was nonoperational. Foods moved to other coolers. Precooked chicken found in ice chest with insufficient ice and water buildup inside, had been in cooler since day before. Chicken found at 52F. See stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.
53A-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles drooping and dislodged, water damaged and broken on kitchen area over food prep and in ware wash area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed to sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found above 400ppm strip turned aqua blue, corrected to 200ppm
21-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cold well lids not tight fitting and on disrepair leaving an approximate 2 inch gap directly over bin of sausage. Sausage container not protected from above contamination. Operator corrected by placing a lid over the pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
43
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed foods in far right of prep top wells at cheese (46F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); Advised PIC to use plastic lids for items to increase retention of cold hold from unit and reduce hot air from kitchen from affecting foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty spatula stored on handsink at warewash area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles peeling with surface hanging down in back prep over warewash and dough make area and over make table. Ceiling tiles throughout establishment in poor repair.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed dish dry rack situated beside mopsink in a way that may allow splash. Manager moved rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed lids to preptop well area does not seal lids do not fully close and do not meet on the middle leaving 2 inch gap where cool air leaves unit and where food is not fully protected from above contamination.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed water damage and black debris on wall above 3 bay sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 inch gap where lids of preptop unit do not meet. Leaving foods under this area exposed to overhead contamination. Open to room.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed container of shredded ham under unwashed bag of onions and tomatoes and cucumbers in walk-in cooler. PIC put vegetables below ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - rusted. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-22-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howies #3010 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies #3010 on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies #3010?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies #3010.
How does Hungry Howies #3010 compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Hungry Howies #3010 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Hungry Howies #3010's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies #3010 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hungry Howies #3010 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 #3010 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies #3010 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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