Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Bradenton restaurants, the typical score is 83; Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored next to and hanging over catering single serv containers.
41-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing tasks and not changing gloves while handling ready to eat food. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand washing sink in back kitchen with cleaning towels and scouring pads in sink well and no soap available. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at bar without paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1 inch gap at the bottom of the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food and cooking without a beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets on employee preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand washing sink across from the salad prep table.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv cups and plates stored on the floor in the back storeroom. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted in area above chicken wings. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall surrounding the dish machine table and area soiled with a black mold like substance and debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken and missing at the back door and to the left of the back door.
36-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
30
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee prepare food, drink from bottled water, exited kitchen, touched clean equipment and return to prepare food without washing hands or glove wear.
12A-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink next to reach in freezer, at bar and back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled in back prep kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in back kitchen blocked by shelving unit.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in bar, hand washing sink next to reach in freezer and handwashing sink in back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair guard.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door and a hole in the handle plate. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed approximately 10 boxes of self serv cups and utensils stored on the floor in dry storeroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles heavily soiled throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal bottled water on cooks line above pizza table and in salad area. Also next to red microwave in back kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, cell phone and a Starbucks cup stored on the shelf above the salad prep station.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch and bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard.
13-04-4
32
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple spray bottles containing toxic chemicals throughout kitchen stored above or next to items of food. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high heat sanitizing dishmachine at 151F. Operator set up three compartment sink with a quaternary sanitizing solution that read at 300 ppm. Operator reached out to repair company and they are in route to service machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in rear prep area blocked with a rolling cart for pizza dough. Operator moved cart. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in handwash sink in the bar area, wait station area, and in rear of kitchen next to the stand mixer. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks in the bar area, warewashing area, and in the rear of the kitchen next to the stand mixer.
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed bottles of soda stored on floor in front storage in the drive thru area and pizza sauce bucket stored on the floor. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Drain covers missing under the three compartment sink in the warewashing area in the kitchen, three compartment sink in the bar area, and under prep sink in the rear of the kitchen.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee belongings stored on prep shelf above reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in warewashing area.
36-22-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs.
How does Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs 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 & Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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