Hungry Howie's

14381 S Us Highway 301, Wimauma, FL 33598

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show five inspections at Hungry Howie's stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 8, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Hungry Howie's 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52 F- retemp 47F, ham 52 F- retemp 50F, salad 46 F- retemp 43F in salad cooler. Employee placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to walk in cooler blocked with ladders and boxes. Employee unblocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to walk in cooler. Employee replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Establishment provided 3 food handler certifications.

53B-13-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in cheese.

14-01-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in soda reach in cooler.

12B-13-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning**

22-02-4

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

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

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce on floor. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with pizza boxes. **Warning**

21-44-1

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning**

14-09-4

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Near reach in cooler

41-10-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Nov 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 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. Cheese and ham in reach in cooler not date marked.

02C-03-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers above 3 Compartment Sink wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans under prep table not inverted.

24-05-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates near register not inverted.

25-06-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pepperoni in walk in cooler not cover, manager covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howie's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howie's.

How does Hungry Howie's compare to other restaurants in Wimauma?

Hungry Howie's most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Wimauma average of 81.

Has Hungry Howie's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hungry Howie's 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 Howie's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howie's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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