The Hungry Lab
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited The Hungry Lab seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
That's lower than the typical Longwood restaurant, which scores around 87. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - fryer baskets - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quarantine ammonia test strips - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fryer back splash - fire extinguisher located near fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - below triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
67
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw Philly meat over fries at reach in freezer
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. - observed liquid waste pooling on drain side of potable waste container
28-09-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - Tong on oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - back splash of fryers - speed rail soiled - counter below flat top grill
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at cookline
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - 0ppm
21-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers
36-73-4
61
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. - gas line - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
51-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container with raw shell eggs over salad dressing
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - storing food pan (corrected on site); difficult to access to to reach in cooler.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. - waste line valve open, pipe attached emptying liquid waste onto ground. - operator closed valve, removed pipe. Water at three compartment sink no longer drains onto ground **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Issued to operator and posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - jugs of oil
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. - gas line
51-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Soup in standing water
06-01-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
23-03-4
33
Aug 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hungry Lab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hungry Lab on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does The Hungry Lab compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
The Hungry Lab most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has The Hungry Lab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Hungry Lab have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Hungry Lab 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 The Hungry Lab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hungry Lab is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants