Hungry Howie's #3055

16135 Nw Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hungry Howie's #3055 four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about eight violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Alachua restaurants, the typical score is 75; Hungry Howie's #3055 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Both sides of splitter in mop sink missing vacuum breakers.

29-42-4

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. Portioned chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated chicken wings portioned the previous day. Manager placed proper date mark on chicken wings. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**

21-38-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of soda in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven.

08B-49-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Outside of floor mixer.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall at end of make line across from pizza oven.

36-30-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on make line.

21-12-4

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. Portioned chicken stored in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Manager stated items were portioned on 1/21.

02C-03-5

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. No written procedure available for establishment. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table across from office.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One employee certificate missing certified managers name and number.

53B-10-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of pizza sauce.

08B-38-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen, 0 ppm.

21-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to pizza oven. Manager placed bucket on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's #3055 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's #3055 on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's #3055?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's #3055.

How does Hungry Howie's #3055 compare to other restaurants in Alachua?

Hungry Howie's #3055 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Alachua average of 75.

Has Hungry Howie's #3055's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's #3055 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howie's #3055 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 #3055 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's #3055 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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