HUNGRY HOWIE'S #153
2505 E SR 60, Valrico FL 33594 · 813-654-0650
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024
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NOV 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. No reporting agreements available for any employees.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam bowl used to scoop black olives. Operator removed bowl.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored on bags of flour. Operator removed backpack
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraint.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in shredded cheese blend touching the food. Operator placed correctly
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in full mop bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator added chlorine, tested at 50ppm
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket. Employee removed mop and properly stored it.
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/ Johnerick Rezach.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees ice cream stored inside white freezer next to hand washing sink in back kitchen area is not identified as employee food.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket. Employee removed mop and properly stored it.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. 2 booths inside restaurant with no certificate of occupancy. Manager removed booths from establishment and placed outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sinks in kitchen area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.