Hungry Howie's #3071

1040 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Hungry Howie's #3071 four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Hungry Howie's #3071 on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee hold sub with bare left hand while cutting sub with pizza cutter, spoke to him above wearing a glove on left hand when cutting.

09-01-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb with green handle outside of back door.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing towels at Handwash sink near Three compartment sink. hand sign missing from Handwash sink by Togo window and men's bathroom.

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Sticky pad with bug and lizard on floor in air conditioning closet next to Three compartment sink.

35A-06-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of Togo cups by chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door you are able to see the sun shining through indicating a gap.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rack under hot lamp. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Interior walk in cooler door build up around metal diamond designs. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo cups on floor by chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

9 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone on prep table.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Finish on blade of can opener flaking off.

14-11-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelf of take-out warmer next to drive-through window soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris (lettuce) on stored colander.

16-48-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks on top shelf of walk-in cooler.

12B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service plates on upper shelf next to drive-through window not inverted.

25-06-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food, cupcake, on top shelf of walk-in cooler.

08B-49-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's #3071 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's #3071 on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's #3071?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's #3071.

How does Hungry Howie's #3071 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Hungry Howie's #3071 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Hungry Howie's #3071's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howie's #3071 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hungry Howie's #3071 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Hungry Howie's #3071 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's #3071 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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