Hungry Howies

1310 Nw 23 Ave Ste-B, Gainesville, FL 32609

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Hungry Howies has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting Hungry Howies on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two pans stored on shelf next to three compartment sink. Manager discarded pans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of pizza make line reach-in cooler.

23-03-4

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

21-38-4

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to office: meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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 training certificates. Owner stated he is in the process of getting employees trained. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles stored in mop sink area. Employee added labels to bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee hot dogs stored on walk-in cooler shelf. Owner removed hot dogs from walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored on shelf above kitchen prep table. Owner turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howies 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 Howies inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies is inspected around two times per year on average.

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