Hungry Howie's
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
41
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hungry Howie's stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Hungry Howie's latest score of 41 falls below the Spring Hill average of 84. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Since 2/1/2026. The restaurant is open, operating, and serving TCS food to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Expired on 2/1/2026. The restaurant is open, operating, and serving food to the public. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 dead insects, the light in the waiting area. 1 dead insect, the light in the bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Bugs are still in the lights. **Time Extended**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The shelves in the walk in cooler are soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brian R. and Kellie C. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Brian R. and Kellie C. do not have food manager certificates, and they are the only food managers for the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. A hole above by the pizza stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The vent above the reach-in-cooler on the right side of the kitchen area is soiled with dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook, no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. A hole in the wall in the waiting area by the drink reach in refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
41
Feb 2, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Since 2/1/2026. The restaurant is open, operating, and serving TCS food to the public. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 dead insects, the light in the waiting area. 1 dead insect, the light in the bathroom. **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. The operator went to the store to purchase sanitizer. The operator purchased the right kind of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The shelves in the walk in cooler are soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brian R. and Kellie C. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. A hole above by the pizza stove. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The vent above the reach-in-cooler on the right side of the kitchen area is soiled with dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook, no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. A hole in the wall in the waiting area by the drink reach in refrigerator. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both of the handwashing sinks in the kitchen, no sign. Provided the operator with a sign and the operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in the walk in cooler is soiled with dust. The sliding track on both drink reach in refrigerator are solid with dirt. The operator cleaned the sliding track on both. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4
29
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Since 2/1/24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza maker cooler - shredded cheddar (46F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.operator provided sanitizer before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
61
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Mihir Patel food manager certification through ServSafe expired on 04/29/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Dough roller machine soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. Accumulation of grease and food debris on pizza oven belt. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager, Austin Forte, has been a manager since November 2022 and has not yet had food manager certification completed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Manager, Austin Forte, stated he has completed a food manager course though 1 AAA Food Manager Training and is waiting on his certificate. He will contact the company regarding the certificate and send to inspector. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed requirement with operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Observed no proof of training for food handler employees at time of callback inspection. Manager stated the books have been ordered and received but are not currently at the establishment. Discussed requirements with manager. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler and in kitchen behind and underneath equipment behind floor mixer and heavily soiled behind grease trap next to three compartment sink. Ceiling tiles soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler for pizza make line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris and dust on walk-in cooler racks and storage racks throughout kitchen. Accumulation of grease and food debris on pizza ovens. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: Operator has started to clean racks. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
58
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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/ Manager, Austin Forte, employed since last year without certified food manager training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Operator stated new trainings are being ordered for food handler training of staff. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Operator does not have training complete at this time. Provided handout for requirements of trainings via email. **Admin Complaint**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Operator stated training is in progress for certified food manager certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Operator does not have trainings complete at this time. Provided handout for requirements of trainings via email. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach-in cooler to the right of the three compartment sink and in reach-in freezer in the back room by the mop sink. Operator stated it is scheduled for repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. The floor, toilet, and door have an accumulation of debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: **Time Extended**
32-07-4
74
Nov 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Floor, toilet, door, plastic storage container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended**
32-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By grease trap next to 3 compartment sink Walk in cooler floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame of 4 door freezer, 2 door cooler, pizza make cooler Gaskets of 4 door freezer, pizza make cooler Vent on front of pizza make cooler Pvc pipes under sinks Pizza sauce dispenser cart Wire racks in front of kitchen Spice rack over pizza make table Printer over pizza make table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: 4 door freezer, vent on front of pizza cooler, wire racks still soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall vent in back room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Nov 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 9 live roaches next to 4 door freezer in back room 3 live roaches by grease trap next to 3 compartment sink Too numerous to count behind and on back of small Pepsi cooler in kitchen, more than 40 live roaches. 1 live under ac unit by prep cooler 1 live under 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: 1 live roach on floor in prep area 1 live roach in electrical box in back from 1 live roach on floor in front of walk in cooler 1 live roach on floor behind pizza oven 1 live roach on floor under prep table next to pizza oven **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Floor, toilet, door, plastic storage container **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended**
32-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Pizza pans stored on soiled rack **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended**
24-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall in mop sink 1 dead roach on floor under office desk 3 roaches dead under AC unit by prep cooler 1 dead roach under front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: 2 dead under AC unit by prep cooler 1 dead in cabinet in back room **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By grease trap next to 3 compartment sink Walk in cooler floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame of 4 door freezer, 2 door cooler, pizza make cooler Gaskets of 4 door freezer, pizza make cooler Vent on front of pizza make cooler Pvc pipes under sinks Pizza sauce dispenser cart Wire racks in front of kitchen Spice rack over pizza make table Printer over pizza make table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside of lid of pizza make cooler and hinges Interior of pizza make cooler Interior of 2 door cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall vent in back room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under 3 compartment sink, plastic lexan under pipe to catch water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-19: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
50
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza make cooler - sausage (46F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding); penne (50F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); Pork (43F - Cold Holding); Pork (43F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (58F - Cooling), food was in walk in cooler over night, moved back to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Pizza make cooler - ham 39F, sausage 36F, beef 38F, shredded mozzarella 47F, in cooler since 11 am, operator using all to make large order **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza make cooler, above food and under lift top lids Interior of hot hood unit at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: top of lift top partially cleaned **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium or chlorine sanitizer - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at 1 hand wash sink by pizza make table - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Pizza make cooler sensors not working, display flashing, ice build up inside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: top of cooler holds some food cold, no food in bottom of cooler, display flashing. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket of drawer on pizza make cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and hides of AC unit in kitchen Frame around doors of pizza make cooler and 4 door freezer Gaskets of pizza make cooler and 4 door freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In back room, wall vent soiled, door frames Floors soiled under equipment, by grease trap. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: vent has been cleaned **Time Extended**
36-27-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howie's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's.
How does Hungry Howie's compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Hungry Howie's most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Hungry Howie's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hungry Howie's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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