Hungry Howies Pizza #183
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Hungry Howies Pizza #183 eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Palmetto restaurant, which scores around 83. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan guards in food and beverage walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and personal drinks stored on prep shelf above pizza making area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed pieces of floor tiles in dishwashing area cracked and missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles exposing not cleanable materials in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in dishwashing area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken Wings (51F - Cold Holding) in prep area of kitchen employee stated they were placed in reach in at 10am. Manager discarded wings. Observed Pasta Salad (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (47F - Cold Holding); Broccoli (51F - Cold Holding) above 41 F, manager stated they were also put in salad bar at 10am. Manager discarded items listed above and replaced with new product and put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Chicken Wings (51F - Cold Holding) in prep area of kitchen employee stated they were placed in reach in at 10am. Manager discarded wings. Observed Pasta Salad (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (46F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (47F - Cold Holding); Broccoli (51F - Cold Holding) above 41 F, manager stated they were also put in salad bar at 10am. Manager discarded items listed above and replaced with new product and put on ice. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice Chute in dining room soda dispenser soiled. Manager clean ice chute. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan guards in food and beverage walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones and personal drinks stored on prep shelf above pizza making area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed pieces of floor tiles in dishwashing area cracked and missing. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles exposing not cleanable materials in dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in dishwashing area soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
47
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan in place. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at station in kitchen. Manager threw out. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath rear exterior kitchen door.
35B-01-4
78
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose Bibb adjacent to dish machine.
29-34-4
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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed putty knife and scrubbing pad in kitchen hand sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above pizza line. Manager removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep employee with red watch on . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
64
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb in dish room with no vac breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear hand sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black substance on baffle.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open energy drink on shelf above food prep table. Manager had employee move drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse, cell phone and sunglasses on shelf above food prep table. Operator had employee move items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear door with gaps. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair and missing. Observed one missing light shield and one broken shield in kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on pizza line reach in table heavily soiled.
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howies Pizza #183 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies Pizza #183 on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies Pizza #183?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies Pizza #183.
How does Hungry Howies Pizza #183 compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Hungry Howies Pizza #183 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Hungry Howies Pizza #183's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza #183 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hungry Howies Pizza #183 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 #183 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies Pizza #183 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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