Hungry Howies
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
52
Score
Across the available record, Hungry Howies has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed expired manager certification for Justin Cox issued 10/15/2025 **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No cold running water at hand washing sink by three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Still no cold water **Admin Complaint**
27-09-4
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. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Operator stated he was visiting from other store and does not know if anyone has training and he did not have his training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler shelving with mold like substance and rust Gasket on reachin cooler doors **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Mop sink wall missing tiles and hole in back board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Hole covered with sheet of plastic not properly secured **Admin Complaint**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In walking cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Light shield still missing in walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Admin Complaint**
36-50-4
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Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on prep table by next chicken wing **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No cold running water at hand washing sink by three compartment sink **Warning**
27-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3-compartment sink **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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza crust in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Mop sink wall missing tiles and hole in back board **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In walking cooler **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler shelving with mold like substance and rust Gasket on reachin cooler doors **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
30
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol stored above prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Lysol stored above prep table above clean pans. **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/24 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 2025-01-07: 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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lid containers send foam cups on floor in stockroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Clean hinged lids and paper food cups stored on floor in stock area. **Admin Complaint**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
38-04-4
61
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol stored above prep table **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen **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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lid containers send foam cups on floor in stockroom **Warning**
25-05-4
55
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
90
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza moving utensil stored on floor next to pizza oven **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under 3-compartment sink soiled with black mold Observed old food build up along walls throughout kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reach in cooler on cookline **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes and a box of Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage area **Warning**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies.
How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hungry Howies most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hungry Howies 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 Howies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies is inspected around three times per year on average.
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