Hungry Howies

701 S Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Hungry Howies appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment using a sanitizer solution” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Wildwood restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front counter area

31B-03-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In back prep area

51-11-4

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "Chlorox multi surface cleaner" stored directly beside single-use cups and plates below front counter. Employee removed spray bottle from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment only has Splashless bleach and no other approved sanitizers available for warewashing. Manager purchased the correct bleach from a nearby store. Inspector educated manager on proper warewashing procedures and set up the sink with sanitizer, and manager began sanitizing dishes during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

22-48-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of personal raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above buckets of apple filling inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed raw eggs from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom interior and shelving inside reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test strips for chlorine sanitizer used in the three-compartment sink.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1. Plastic bottle containing cooking oil stored directly on floor at cookline. 2. Plastic bottles containing sodas stored directly on floor at front counter. Both items were removed from floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

May 22, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Mar 18, 2025

Complaint Full

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for approximately 3 seconds total **Warning**

12A-17-4

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator is using unapproved chlorine sanitizer for dishes. Employee went to store and purchased approved bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

22-48-5

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 - Food stored on floor. Soda bottles stored on floor in front counter area **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza prep cooler **Warning**

22-16-4

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine syrup on walk in cooler shelf

41-07-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips

16-37-1

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above salad cooler in kitchen

36-24-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/behind equipment in kitchen area

36-73-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bottles in kitchen area

08B-47-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in disrepair at salad cooler

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gaskets on pizza reach in cooler Exterior of crock pot

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened waters bottle in walk in cooler, not segregated or labeled

12B-13-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad cooler

22-16-4

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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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 Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?

Across the inspection record, “establishment using a sanitizer solution” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies.

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Wildwood average of 86.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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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