Hungry Howies

2501 Sr 60 E, Valrico, FL 33594

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Hungry Howies stretching back to 2022. On Oct 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Valrico restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**

53B-13-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of takeout cups stored on floor in storage area. Operator placed on shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**

25-05-4

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with window cleaner observed on prep table in prep area. Operator removed to chemical storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Amen, 12/17/2024 **Warning**

53A-03-7

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. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid unlabeled. Observed on prep table in prep area. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of custard mix observed on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of takeout cups stored on floor in storage area. Operator placed on shelf. **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 bottled employee drinks observed on prep table in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Sep 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed chicken being prepped and place in card board box

14-15-4

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. Emailed to operator

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. Emailed to operator

11-27-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled of Pepsi and mt dew stored on the floor under the front register area

08B-47-4

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket at mop sink

42-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline

14-69-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reachin cooler in prep area

12B-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Valrico?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Valrico average of 81.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Howies have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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