Hungry Howies

27615 Us Hwy 27 Ste 107, Leesburg, FL 34748

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Hungry Howies appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “water with a temperature”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Leesburg restaurant, which scores around 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef 57f, Chicken 55f, Cut tomato 45f, Sausage 42f, Cheese 45f; ( - Cold Holding). Manager placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill. Rechecked Roast beef 46f, Mozzarella 46f, Cooked chicken 43f. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Both front hand sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed tomatoes over ham in walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bottle of bleach on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Both front hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -By walk in cooler door.

36-24-5

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm **Warning**

22-42-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Warning**

16-37-1

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Nov 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?

Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies.

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 75.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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 around two times per year on average.

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