HUNGRY HOWIE'S #171
103 US HWY 301 BLVD W, Bradenton FL 34205 · 941-755-4599
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches next to back door of establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016029481 | Jun 9, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on salad making station.
Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile missing from wall near mop sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed sink next to standing glass door reach in cooler with leaking faucet.
May 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on salad making station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches next to back door of establishment.
Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of pizza sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Manager removed from floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed tile missing from wall near mop sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed deep freezer near pizza oven with ice build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed frozen beef stored with no cover or protection in deep freezer next to pizza oven.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed sink next to standing glass door reach in cooler with leaking faucet.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food handling employee touch cell phone then put pizza on buffet without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager coached employee and he changed gloves and washed hands.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank next to soda syrup rack unsecured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rear kitchen ceiling tile by vent soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door reach in cooler with missing handle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at side kitchen exterior door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles adjacent to rear kitchen hand sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled and dusty.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor. Manager moved off of floor.
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on salad prep cart rear kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on 2 door reach in missing in kitchen area.
Jan 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw ground beef stored above ready to eat ham, pickles and salami in walk in cooler. Manager moved beef to bottom shelf.
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. Observed no proof of any food safety training for food employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at rear kitchen handwashing sink. Manager put soap at sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease and black substance build up on ceiling tiles by dish area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on salad prep cart rear kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on 2 door reach in missing in kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath side kitchen exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood system.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine out of sanitizer solution. Tested at 10ppm. Manager added sanitizer and machine tested at 100ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front hand wash sink. Employee replaced paper towels.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath side exterior kitchen door. Manager has purchased materials to repair.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 cases of foam cups on the floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on sugar container. Manager labeled.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed heavy lime buildup interior of dish machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under side exterior kitchen door.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup stored in sugar container. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed latch on walk-in cooler with cardboard and tape.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 liters of soda stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Manager moved from floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water in reach in cooler drawer on food line. Manager removed.
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