Hungry Howies
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Hungry Howies has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in restroom at time of inspection. Employee turned back on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In any reach in coolers in kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walks throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
70
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: ham 60 F, mozzarella 58 F, cheddar cheese 54 F, sausage 50 F, Per operator items were put in reach in cooler 45 prior. Time temped 2:45. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Cold holding: mozzarella 48 F, Operator moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Only 1 item in reach in cooler at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at pizza station. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: ham 60 F, mozzarella 58 F, cheddar cheese 54 F, sausage 50 F, Per operator items were put in reach in cooler 45 prior. Time temped 2:45. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler for pizzas.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear plastic bowl in bulk Sesame seeds.
14-01-5
52
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain relief medicine on shelf over salad reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: beef 60 F, per operator beef has only been out for one hour. Operator put in walk in cooler at time if inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of ramiken lids and pizza boxes on floor in dry storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at prep table near walk in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Starry and multiple drinks in reach in cooler over food for establishment. Operator removed at time if inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep tables in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Snapple on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on pizza box in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Employee phones on prep tables in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk sodas on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and metal tray. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
45
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
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 five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 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 around two times per year on average.
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