Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160

4112 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 342332553

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160 has been inspected six times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Hole in or other damage to wall” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160's latest score of 95 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at top of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Did not observe any training certificates. Operator told employee he was ordering more books. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at top of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Quaternary spray bottle at 400 ppm. Corrected to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

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.Printed for operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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.Printed and signed by operator, emailed for other employees. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed large white cutting board grooved.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no coving on bottom of buckling wall in rear storage area.

36-08-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximate 10x8" hole in bottom wall on other side of triple sink. Observed buckling wall in back storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on top rear of Reachin Cooler .

14-69-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer at triple sink. Educated Manager on set up without system. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-42-4

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color coded chart to check chlorine sanitizer.m

16-36-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Walkin Cooler door gasket with buildup of soil.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpster with plaza.

33-16-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed 1 ceiling tile over triple sink not smooth.

36-37-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall covering buckling in back storage area.

36-24-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160 on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160?

Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160.

How does Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160 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 & Sub 160 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's Pizza & Sub 160 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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