Hungry Howies

3435 N Pine Ave #203, Ocala, FL 34475

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Hungry Howies has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ocala restaurant scores 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Block of wood with rusted nails used to hold tickets near hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

14-47-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Dec 28, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jul 1, 2024

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024

50-17-3

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. Observed one food handler training certificate expired June 2024

53B-14-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( cheese )in flip-top make table cooler. Manager removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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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