Hungry Howie's Pizza

5026 W Cactus Rd, Glendale, AZ 85304

Pizza

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Hungry Howie's Pizza, the earliest from 2024. Hungry Howie's Pizza was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Hungry Howie's Pizza's latest score is in line with the Glendale average of 97. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed that hand sink next to pizza prep station had no cold water. plumbing is to have both hot and cold water at mixing faucets. Person in charge started work order for repair

5-205.15(B)

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee operate point of service machine and return to preparing pizza without washing hands, only changing gloves

2-301.14

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken in pizza prep cooler with a date mark of 1/24. Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods must be marked with a made on date or discard date and not stored for more than 7 days. Person in charge was not positive when chicken was portioned out and discarded item

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed that no staff on site at time of inspection had the Certified Food Protection Manager Training certificate

2-102.12(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen

2-401.11

Physical facilities not in good repair (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed caulking along back of three compartment sink was discolored (Black) and missing in some places. Surface is not easily cleanable

6-501.11

Aug 15, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Observed that cold water faucet is not operational. Shut off is turned off so no cold water is arriving at faucet. All hand sinks must have both hot or cold water

5-205.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howie's Pizza on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Hungry Howie's Pizza most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is about the same as the Glendale average of 97.

Has Hungry Howie's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howie's Pizza have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howie's Pizza 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 Howie's Pizza inspected?

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

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