Hungry Howies

1085-B N Tamiami Trl, Nokomis, FL 34275

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Hungry Howies has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, showing up two times.

Hungry Howies scores about where you'd expect for a Nokomis restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bucket used to store flour in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**

14-15-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**

13-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - The rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**

35B-03-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bucket used to store flour in the kitchen.

14-15-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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

Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Plastic bottles of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the lobby. **Repeat Violation**

08B-47-4

Basic - The rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The wet mop,was properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser stored on a shelf above packets of ranch in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal scoops with no handles used for cheese in the reach in cooler at the front counter. Observed styrofoam bowl with no handle used as a scoop for shredded cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the scoops from the food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on the reach in cooler cutting board in the prep area. The operator removed the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee wearing a wrist watch while engaging in food preparation. The employees removed their jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Toilet not flushing in the employee restroom.

32-23-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies.

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Nokomis?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Nokomis average of 74.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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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