Hungry Howie's

7620 Gunn Hwy Unit 130, Tampa, FL 33625

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Hungry Howie's has been inspected four times since 2022. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed iceberg lettuce, stored over cooked meatballs, shredded ham, and cook cooked chicken wings inside walking cooler. Operator relocated on washed items to an approved area at time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

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. 4 employees. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Oct 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Intermediate - Observed: 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 by email. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

11-27-4

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink closed to three compartment sink. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

31A-04-4

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Per approved plan on 05/14/2021, mop sink and 1 handwash sink has been removed at kitchen, wall in between front and back kitchen has been partially (upper section) removed. **Warning** Priority: Intermediat

51-16-7

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

11-26-1

Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Observed: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Condensation from walk-in cooler directly drains into the only handwash sink at kitchen. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

31A-10-4

Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic

08B-49-4

Basic - Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** Priority: Basic

29-27-4

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Hungry Howie's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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 six 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 roughly once per year on average.

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