Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Crystal River average 90, so Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Plastic curtains on walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
78
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling vent above salad prep station soiled with accumulated food debris, dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Center wall currently in process of being retiled. Operator states work will be finished within the week.
36-30-4
90
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 13 under/on wheels of pizza prep cooler 14 under/on wheels of work top prep cooler 7 in upper tile counter crevice behind Pepsi cooler at front counter are **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: 1 live under pizza prep cooler **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 between pizza prep cooler and work top cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: 8 dead under pizza prep cooler **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
61
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 13 under/on wheels of pizza prep cooler 14 under/on wheels of work top prep cooler 7 in upper tile counter crevice behind Pepsi cooler at front counter are **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front pizza prep cooler interior soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 between pizza prep cooler and work top cooler **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair inside of walk in cooler door **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two jugs of liquid margarine near rear prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At rear hand sink in prep area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -under pizza prep tables soiled -top of cooks line shelves **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink by front door. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bottles stored on floor in lobby **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food and dust. Top of cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins and case of disposable utensils on floor under hand sink.
25-05-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs.
How does Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hungry Howies 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 Howies Pizza & Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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