Hungry Howie's
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
82
Score
Hungry Howie's has been inspected six times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Sanford average 77, so Hungry Howie's is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -David **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall behind toilet has missing tiles -walls in dishwashing area have multiple missing tiles **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -salad station cutting board stained
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple drinks on pizza prep station, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone stored on pizza prep table, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken/missing tiles throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of pizza sauce for "sauce machine" stored on floor, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink and surrounding walls soiled -walk-in cooler shelves soiled -reach-in cooler door gaskets soiled throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad station reach-in cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes stored ton floor in storage room, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at salad station stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handsink in dish room
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -1 employee expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -in dish room
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad reach in cooler
29-49-6
43
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Mixer head. Cutting board stained, salad make table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on pizza make table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap on the side that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under pizza oven.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks, Pizza boxes. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Rolling racks soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo containers stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen.
36-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howie's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's.
How does Hungry Howie's compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Hungry Howie's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Hungry Howie's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 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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