Hungry Howie's

1809 N Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33322

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Hungry Howie's appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Hungry Howie's was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Compared to the broader Plantation restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door reach in cooler next to front counter. Observed: ham strips (46F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were placed in cooler this morning to be thawed. Items were out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Owner placed items in another cooler to allow cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Procedure provided to owner to be printed and posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Observed no proof that employees are informed of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge information about their health. Form provided to owner to be printed and completed. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dish washing area. Observed 1 dead roach in dish washing area at corner across from mixer. Owner removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table across from flip top cooler. Observed opened bottle of employee water. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Apr 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board in prep area.

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -Observed cases with drinks stored in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees certificates expired in February 2022

53B-05-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator added more bleach and retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Hungry Howie's compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Hungry Howie's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Hungry Howie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howie's 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 inspected?

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

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