Hungry Howie's

4744 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Hungry Howie's stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Equipment in poor repair” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 85, putting Hungry Howie's on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Clean dish shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
95
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Provided form to manager, and manager posted on cork board. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade, manager moved to 3-compartment sink for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in salad bar.
14-11-5
78
Jul 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee in small refrigerator stored above customer cookie.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler unit dripping into buspan.
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand washing sink by prep area.
29-11-4
86
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 5/12/21 for Bart R.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by upright 3-door reach in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on gaskets and ac vents.
23-03-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's.

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

Hungry Howie's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Hungry Howie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howie's 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 inspected?

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