Hungry Howie's
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
35
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Hungry Howie's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Hungry Howie's 35 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored above pizza sauce on prep table next to walk-in cooler. Manager placed bottle of degreaser in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled bottle of degreaser and proceeded to handle clean pans without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in dish area.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop spices from container located in office.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above pizza prep reach-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler stained. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored on shelf in office. Employee turned pans over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk-in cooler next to office.
22-16-4
35
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge does not have copies of food manager certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Administrative complied **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in charge does not have proof of any food handler certificates. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Administrative complied **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge does not have copies of food manager certificate **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. Person in charge does not have proof of any food handler certificates. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on bottom of reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of liquid margarine stored on floor in walk-in-cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Unfolded pizza boxes stored on floor in storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in two reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at back handwash sink
29-11-4
55
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of glass cleaner stored above prep table.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
22-02-4
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. Owner advised that he does not have any food handler certificates for employees **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink bottles stored in walk-in-cooler above single packet garlic sauce and green peppers.
08B-49-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.
21-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk-in-cooler accumulating dust .
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed three single service trays not inverted or protected stored on top rack behind front counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
42-01-4
52
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and cell phone on prep table. employee removed items from the prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in wringing device.
42-01-4
90
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, contact chicken no date marked, per manager, bag of chicken opened 09/04/22. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at three compartment sink area, not accessible, do not use sink sign posted due to issues with plumbing system **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium
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. No documents available at inspection time, per manager onsite three employees hired over 60 days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk-in cooler, multiple opened employee drinks, also drinks area above customers food.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler shelves soiled also with mold like substance
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the pizza station.
29-49-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June, 2019 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howie's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's.
How does Hungry Howie's compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Hungry Howie's most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Hungry Howie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howie's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hungry Howie's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hungry Howie's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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