Hungry Howies

4690 N 49 St, St. Petersburg, FL 337093842

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Hungry Howies has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on salad prep cooler is stained and grooved

22-02-4

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. -sign posted that there are no public restrooms and operator clarified that they do not allow customers to use their restroom. I explained to the operator that they must allow customers to use restrooms upon request, and must walk the, to and from the restroom to maintain food safety, as it is located in the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**

32-09-5

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-02-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -acoustic tile throughout kitchen and warewash areas **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on salad prep cooler is stained and grooved **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Dumpster on gravel, not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -hood soiled with dust -ceiling tiles soiled with grease near hood system

36-34-5

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk-in cooler vents soiled with dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in prep area.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray nozzle about three compartment sink soiled with food debris

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in back prep.

36-36-4

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**

29-11-4

May 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 50f

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Packs of pasta, meatball, cheese, etc must be date marked when removed from original packaging

02C-03-5

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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under three compartment sink

35A-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag onions on floor. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink

29-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?

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

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hungry Howies means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hungry Howies inspected?

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

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