Hungry Howie's 3251

3251 17 St Unit #90, Sarasota, FL 34235

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Hungry Howie's 3251 has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Hungry Howie's 3251 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Andrew Kazdour 9-28-24 Linda Wilber 11-22-24. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

12A-29-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card used to line dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Person in charge removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-45-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bottled soda stored on the floor in the front counter area. Person in charge paled the items on a rack. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's 3251 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's 3251 on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Hungry Howie's 3251 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Hungry Howie's 3251 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Hungry Howie's 3251's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howie's 3251 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howie's 3251 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 3251 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's 3251 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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