Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs

6570 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs has four inspections in the public record. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 4, 2023

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.

View 23 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Manager washed dishes without using sanitizer.

22-45-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical air freshener and hand soap next to single service in back area. Lotion stored with salt n pepper

41-10-4

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol next to oil spray.

41-07-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with food debris. Chopper soiled Dough mixer soiled with food debris. Toppings reach in cooler interior soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

11-03-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Donuts on prep table

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in door handle broken.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in walk-in.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple Gaskets have mold like substance. Squeeze bottles soiled. Dry stock shelves dusty Spray nozzle heavily soiled in three compartment sink.

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employees drink in reach in coolers in kitchen.

12B-13-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

21-10-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler.

08B-17-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Dough roller missing spikes

14-12-4

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor paint peeling

36-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup in blue cheese. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ac vent.

36-34-5

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in cooler draining onto ground.

28-02-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

36-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while preparing food.

12B-09-5

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs.

How does Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs 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 Pizza and Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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