Hungry Howies Pizza #0168

819 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 335117701

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza #0168 stretching back to 2022. On Aug 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Hungry Howies Pizza #0168 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser observed on chest freezer lid. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has slime buildup.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of black olives in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance observed on flip top cooler lid.

23-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop grated Parmesan cheese in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open energy drink on flip top cooler shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelf.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of red onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed IBUPROFEN stored on shelf above prep table

41-07-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area

31B-03-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed employee restroom door left open

32-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline

14-69-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies Pizza #0168 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies Pizza #0168 on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Hungry Howies Pizza #0168 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Hungry Howies Pizza #0168 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Hungry Howies Pizza #0168's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza #0168 have averaged around eight 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 Pizza #0168 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 Pizza #0168 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies Pizza #0168 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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