Hungry Howies

2395 Tamiami Trl 16, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Hungry Howies, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food identified” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Port Charlotte restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink.

31B-04-4

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager: Melissa Kinney, 09/17/2024. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.

53A-03-7

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at Make Table. Operator removed the phone to the proper designated area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor. Operator removed the items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the dough bowl blocking the kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the dough bowl to allow clear access to the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the wringer of mop bucket. Educated the operator.

42-01-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom door not self closing/tight fitting.

32-04-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sauce not time marked at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

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

50-17-3

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sauce at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03F-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. Operator printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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

50-17-2

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Daniel Pabon, May 25, 2017.

53A-03-7

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen.

13-03-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.

32-12-5

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sauce at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole red onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies.

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howies 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 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 inspected?

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

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