Hungry Howies

1884 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33765
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Hungry Howies appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Hungry Howies' 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training -Gary hired over 60 days 11 months , Michael, Harold hired over 60 days
53B-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded opened employee bottle of water from reach in cooler and discarded the opened employee bottle of soda in the freezer . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food -Panned dough uncovered in walk in cooler and cook line area. Manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under mop sink
36-17-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler near pizza oven - manager relocated food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
82
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies.

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howies have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hungry Howies 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 inspected?

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