Hungry Howies
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Hungry Howies six times, with records going back to 2022. Hungry Howies was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, showing up three times.
Hungry Howies' latest score of 90 sits above the Thonotosassa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler.
29-49-6
90
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with operator on renewal of license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Operator cleaned killed , cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. One live roach observed near dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Diced Bacon prepared day before not date marked. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. Provided operator education packet containing cleanup procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Christopher B. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining test strip. No test strip available upon request. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Discussed with operator on maintaining records of food employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near 3 compartment sink,unlabeled bottle stored above prep table , operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled thorough out kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor near delivery station. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles above walk in cooler in disrepair. Discussed with operator. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile near dough station in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled above walkway to walk in refrigerator. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above box storage area, near back door. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under 3 compartment sink, under dry storage, near water heater. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce stored on floor near oven , operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Tomatoes sauce cups stored on floor next to delivery station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
27
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Provided operator with education packet containing vomiting and diarrheal procedure. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Ham in walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager David Amid. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
70
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Howies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies.
How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Thonotosassa?
Hungry Howies most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Thonotosassa average of 79.
Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hungry Howies 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 Howies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies is inspected around two times per year on average.
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