Hungry Howies

5802 Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 336031000

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Hungry Howies has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 7, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Hungry Howies trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towels used to line pan of tomatoes. Manager discarded tomatoes and towel. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach in trap.

35A-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce sitting on floor. Employee removed and properly stored pizza sauce. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in cooler on housing pizza toppings.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler housing pizza toppings are soiled.

23-03-4

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

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

32-02-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Back kitchen area

32-04-4

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

12B-07-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door

35B-01-4

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in-cooler prep area build up of ice **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies.

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howies have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.

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