Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs

7223 Sr 52, Hudson, FL 34667

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up four times.

By comparison, the average Hudson facility scores 85, putting Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.

16-37-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 pizza boxes. The operator placed the boxes off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled: Water damage on some of the acoustic tiles.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook. **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. A hole above the mop sink.

36-24-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact: The fan guard in the drink reach-in refrigerator has a mold-like substance on it. The operator cleaned the fan guard. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Aug 7, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Water damage to acoustic tiles, some tiles broken **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook.

13-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table by pizza pans

12B-07-4

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout establishment. Some tiles soiled with water damage and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**

36-37-5

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of gas stored under rack holding bags of flour with nozzle touching bottom flour bag. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

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

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**

11-26-1

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in rear of establishment. **Warning**

32-04-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout establishment. Some tiles soiled with water damage and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-37-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

32-12-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above make line reach-in cooler next to food and an employee drink stored above three compartment sink on shelf next to clean equipment. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Two employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

13-03-4

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles throughout establishment. Discussed requirement with operator.

36-37-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex employee bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken to employee bathroom.

32-17-4

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 Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs.

How does Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs compare to other restaurants in Hudson?

Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 85.

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

No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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