Hungry Howies Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
100
Score
Hungry Howies Pizza appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors”, which has been cited two times.
Among Green Cove Springs restaurants, the typical score is 83; Hungry Howies Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cucumbers in back reach in cooler stored in take out bag with cucumbers in direct contact with the bag.
14-31-5
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. No proof of training available for Corey, Jordan, Destiny and Aaron all hired over 60 days ago per manager. Also, records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Training certificates for Michael F, Andrew N and William H have the issue and expiration dates altered. Also, certificate for Gary G has no information completed other than the name. **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to person in charge. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink by triple sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents in kitchen and prep areas are soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee has food on back prep table. Observed employee eating in prep area at beginning and towards end of inspection.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and beverage cup stored on top of case of pizza sauce by side exit. Employee removed personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee portioning vegetables on make line with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water valve on handwash sink by triple sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pizza sauce stored on the floor by side exit. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side exit door self-closing device is not operating. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service take out boxes and forks stored on the floor in adjacent storage area next door to establishment.
25-05-4
43
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No one is able to find any trading for any employees during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At callback, person in charge states they believe all training is completed but unable to provide proof as each employee needs to print certificates. None available at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jessica Randall, expired 5/16/2023, ServeSafe **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At callback inspection, person in charge unable to provide proof of manager training. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
82
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board attached to large reach-in cooler with heavy amount of scratches and staining. Observed cutting board attached to smaller reach-in cooler with food debris stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified manager for this location. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage area observed case of togo bowls stored on floor. Operator moved case during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed side door to kitchen not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler next to walk-in cooler with torn gaskets on both doors. In outside storage room observed reach-in freezer with torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in smaller reach-in cooler.
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howies Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies Pizza on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies Pizza.
How does Hungry Howies Pizza compare to other restaurants in Green Cove Springs?
Hungry Howies Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Green Cove Springs average of 83.
Has Hungry Howies Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hungry Howies Pizza 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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