Hungry Howies Pizza

8414 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 336042602

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tampa restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle and squeeze bottles in kitchen not labeled to what they contained. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing and damaged ceiling tiles in back room by back door at time of inspection.

36-32-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen at time of inspection.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of reach in coolers soiled at time of inspection

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Dumpster is shared in strip mall location with other tenants

33-16-4

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-32-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is not connected to any plumbing **Warning**

29-27-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container sitting on prep table **Warning**

02D-01-5

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on same rack as food can goods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near back kitchen door and restrooms

36-36-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage rack for pizza pans soiled. Near walk-in-cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toxic chemical spray bottle stored on shelf with food near walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in reach-in-cooler

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area

31B-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal drink container stored on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table near back kitchen area

12B-07-4

Basic - Water leaking from faucet and handle. Front kitchen area hand sink

29-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies Pizza on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies Pizza.

How does Hungry Howies Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Hungry Howies Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howies Pizza 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 inspected?

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

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