Hungry Howie's Pizza #225

6853 Se Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34472

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Hungry Howie's Pizza #225, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Hungry Howie's Pizza #225 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, meatballs opened and portioned 08/10/2025 with date marked from 08/10/25 to 08/17/25, Manager fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler (salad cooler) ham 48F, cut tomatoes 47F, ham 47F, lettuce 47F. Manager moved to freezer tomatoes and lettuce dropped to 40F, ham dropped to 44F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Female Manager on site with no current certification available. Test schedule for September 13, 2025

53A-01-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with dust, also walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, bag of onions and tomatoes stored above opened can of anchovies and beef, Manger moved all. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At the cook line, regular acoustic ceiling tiles, also soiled with dust and debris.

36-37-5

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, steak portion bags date marked 09/17/2024 - 09/24/2024, Manager fixed date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

02C-01-5

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Spicey chicken in reach in cooler has an expiration date of 11/29.

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in ware wash area has bin of towels positioned in front. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In reach in make table: Container of Parmesan cheese has scoop handle inside product.

10-01-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles are acoustic style and absorbent throughout kitchen. Also, some tiles are stained. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's Pizza #225 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's Pizza #225 on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's Pizza #225?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's Pizza #225.

How does Hungry Howie's Pizza #225 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Hungry Howie's Pizza #225 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Hungry Howie's Pizza #225's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's Pizza #225 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hungry Howie's Pizza #225 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 Howie's Pizza #225 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's Pizza #225 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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