Hungry Howies Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2023, Hungry Howies Pizza has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Hungry Howies Pizza squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the front counter handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the front counter handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda bottles stored on the floor by the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Observed plastic soda bottles stored on the floor by the front counter. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler soiled. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed fliptop reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Observed fliptop reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Observed Jean hired 3 months ago with no employee training and Yesina hired 1 year ago. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the front counter handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda bottles stored on the floor by the front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler soiled. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed fliptop reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At mop sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
61
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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/ Observed manager certification Hassan Mourad expired on 2/6/24. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed manager certification Hassan Mourad expired on 2/6/24. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed manager certification Hassan Mourad expired on 2/6/24. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
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. Observed Dante hired on may 6 with no employee training and Jean David hired 8 months ago with no employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed Dante hired on may 6 with no employee training and Jean David hired 8 months ago with no employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: At the time of the callback inspection Jean David hired 8 months ago with no employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed front counter handwashing sink with hot water faucet loose. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: handwashing sink handle is missing, hot water is still able to come out. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Handwashing sink handle is missing, hot water is still able to come out. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed reach in cooler gaskets with food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed reach in cooler gaskets with food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drainage in the handwashing sink on the cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed slow drainage in the handwashing sink on the cookline. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed slow drainage in the handwashing sink on the cookline. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
70
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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/ Observed manager certification Hassan Mourad expired on 2/6/24. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed manager certification Hassan Mourad expired on 2/6/24. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
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. Observed Dante hired on may 6 with no employee training and Jean David hired 8 months ago with no employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed Dante hired on may 6 with no employee training and Jean David hired 8 months ago with no employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed front counter handwashing sink with hot water faucet loose. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: handwashing sink handle is missing, hot water is still able to come out. **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed reach in cooler gaskets with food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drainage in the handwashing sink on the cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed slow drainage in the handwashing sink on the cookline. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
70
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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/ Observed manager certification Hassan Mourad expired on 2/6/24. **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Observed Dante hired on may 6 with no employee training and Jean David hired 8 months ago with no employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink at the front counter due to faucet being loose. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drainage in the handwashing sink on the cookline. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed bathroom with sign saying it's "temporary out of service", advised operator to removed sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed front counter handwashing sink with hot water faucet loose. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed clear container with a crack on the dry storage rack. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean container with an old label. **Warning**
16-46-4
55
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Elizabeth with no employee training, working more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed Elizabeth with no employee training, working more than 60 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed Elizabeth with no employee training, working more than 60 days. Operator was not aware that a certified manager was able to provide the course for the employees. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Elizabeth with no employee training, working more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed Elizabeth with no employee training, working more than 60 days. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dough maker in the back kitchen soiled. Observed gaskets soiled at the reach in cooler by the oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed gaskets soiled at the reach in cooler by the oven. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howies Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies Pizza on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Hungry Howies Pizza compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Hungry Howies Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Hungry Howies Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza have averaged around five 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 five times per year on average.
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