Hungry Howies #3016

830 E Hathaway Ave, Bronson, FL 32621
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Hungry Howies #3016 has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 27, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to other Bronson restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Employee has been employed less than 60 days. Inspector provided manager with a copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of manager certification for manager, S. Dorn. The manager stated she has been employed as a manager for approximately one year.
53A-04-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids on all three dumpsters left open behind establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Box containing single-use cups stored directly on floor inside storage closet.
24-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. On dead roach on floor in kitchen beside three-compartment sink. 2. One dead roach on floor inside walk-in cooler. 3. One dead roach on shelf inside cabinet below handwash sink near cookline. All were cleaned up during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle stored directly on top of cutting board at refrigerated make-table in front of kitchen. Manager removed the bottle from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored directly on top of bags of flour near back door. Employee removed backpack from top of food during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee preparing pizza with bracelet on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with facial hair not wearing a beard guard while handling and preparing food at cookline.
13-04-4
55
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two expired F.R.L.A. food handler certificates both expired on 10/20/2024 for Kala Miller and Ki Miller.
53B-14-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor in back of kitchen near walk-in cooler. Employee swept and discarded both dead roaches during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket containing pizza sauce directly on floor at pizza make-table. Employee removed pizza sauce from floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpsters. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid and/or missing drain plug. 1. All three dumpster lids left open behind building. 2. One lid on middle dumpster is broken off and sitting on the ground beside dumpster. 3. Drain plug missing from dumpster on left side.
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust. 2. Several ceiling tiles near pizza oven soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
70
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen behind mixer.
35A-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sling bag on top of box containing pizza sauce. Employee keys on top of bag of flour. Employee moved both during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked pan on container of pizza sauce near pizza make-table. Two cracked plastic pans on clean dish rack near three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen heavily soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles above pizza make-table soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on table in kitchen near computer.
21-12-4
70
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None available for establishment.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink near front counter 69F. Inspector instructed manager to have employees wash hands at the hand sink near pizza oven until the sink can be repaired.
27-16-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic pan on clean dish rack near three-compartment sink.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pizza sauce stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed pizza sauce on shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes stored on shelf in walk-in cooler above pan of ham. Manager moved box of tomatoes to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies #3016 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies #3016 on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies #3016?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies #3016.

How does Hungry Howies #3016 compare to other restaurants in Bronson?

Hungry Howies #3016 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronson average of 76.

Has Hungry Howies #3016's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies #3016 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hungry Howies #3016 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hungry Howies #3016 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies #3016 is inspected roughly once per year on average.