Hungry Howies Pizza

1708 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, FL 32626

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 1, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Hungry Howies Pizza has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Nov 1, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza since Nov 1, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chiefland facility scores 72, putting Hungry Howies Pizza on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza sauce belt out of refrigeration at pizza make-table missing time mark. Employee stated the pizza sauce was in-use since 11am. Employee added proper time mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee missing training certificate. Employee stated they have been employed over sixty days.

53B-02-5

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. One employee working in kitchen without training certificate, who does not have proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in-use throughout kitchen.

36-37-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One cracked plastic container on top shelf of clean dish rack near back door. **Repeat Violation**

14-38-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored stabbed through cardboard box on shelf above prep table in kitchen. Employee moved knife to warewash area to be cleaned during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-17-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink bottle on shelf above frozen sausage inside reach-in freezer near warewash area. Employee removed drink from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-13-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on corner of pizza make-table. Employee returned wiping cloth to sanitizer bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. None available. **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron hanging from clean dish storage rack near back door. Grocery bag of shirts hanging from clean dish storage rack near back door. Manager placed all on bottom shelf of storage rack during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic pan on clean dish storage rack near back door.

14-38-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection from 03/16/2022 unavailable.

51-18-6

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Bin of employee drinks stored on shelf inside walk-in cooler above cups of sauce and mozzarella. Manager moved drinks to bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes stored on shelf above pan of pepperonis inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved box of tomatoes to bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use bowl without handle used as a scoop in container of bacon pieces inside reach-in cooler across from pizza oven. Manager discarded bowl and added a clean scoop with handle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies Pizza on file is from Nov 1, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies Pizza.

How does Hungry Howies Pizza compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?

Hungry Howies Pizza most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Chiefland average of 72.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hungry Howies Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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