Hungry Howie's Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
78
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Hungry Howie's Pizza stretching back to 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Hungry Howie's Pizza's latest score is in line with the Merritt Island average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach-in cooler on make line deli ham (53F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit. On countertop next to make line butter (71F - Cold Holding). Recommend placing on time control.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Homemade mayo and sauces containing it are not marked on menus. Operator printed a sign to post on front counter informing customers until digital menu boards can be fixed. Online menus must be updated **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5
78
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm. Remade to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing by ambient temperature. Moved to reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Jun 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In employee bathroom **Warning**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over kitchen and prep areas **Warning**
36-37-5
70
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of moisturizer stored on top shelf in walk in cooler over foods for public consumption. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Emailed paperwork **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Propped open. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves for clean pizza pans is soiled. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler are soiled. Fan over make line has an accumulation of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are heavily soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Business has sign up stating that operational restroom is "out of order" so as to prevent access/use by customers/public. Educated operator, sign removed. **Corrected On-Site**
32-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at salad make line is grooved and no longer cleanable **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
52
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ortho indoor insecticide stored next to mop sink
41-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License is expired according to our records. Operator doesn't know if it's been renewed.
50-17-3
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. Several food contact surfaces have build up of dust/dirt
22-02-4
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. Operator has paper available, unable to verify employees have signed.
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap/light at bottom of door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White Cutting board inside reach in cooler with ham on it.
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor near back door.
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Lights are in the process of being repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
38-05-4
Basic - Single service pizza boxes stored on dirty shelves.
24-06-4
43
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several pieces of equipment throughout kitchen. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howie's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's Pizza on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's Pizza.
How does Hungry Howie's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Hungry Howie's Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Hungry Howie's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hungry Howie's 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 Howie's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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