Hungry Howies Pizza

3085 Jupiter Blvd Se #18, Palm Bay, FL 32909
Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
29
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza, the earliest from 2023. On Sep 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 15 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

Restaurants in Palm Bay average 76, so Hungry Howies Pizza trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning products stored on lower table in back of kitchen next to bags of marinara sauce and bags of dough mix. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on April 2025. Paid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Precooked chicken wings 45f rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear kitchen hand wash sink blocked with broom and dust pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Given to operator no new employees on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-05-4
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. No instructions or kit on site, provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface cutting board on sandwich cooler heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Sandwich cooler gasket and exterior soiled with mold like substance. Pizza make cooler soiled on exterior. Pizza oven exterior cables soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on sandwich cooler has deep cuts that prevent sanitation.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on tile floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Damaged tile wall behind sandwich make cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Given to operator at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils. Pizza pans are heavily soiled with baked on debris. Potential cross- contamination from exterior flaking from pans.
14-37-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
29
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Soap not dispensing at hand wash sink next to standing reach-in freezer
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese, operator found a scooper with handle to be used. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust next to prep table
36-27-5
74
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies Pizza on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Hungry Howies Pizza compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Hungry Howies Pizza most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.

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

No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hungry Howies Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Hungry Howies Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.