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HUNGRY HOWIE'S

1720 S MCCALL RD #1, Englewood FL 34223 · (941)475-8384

Last inspected Jul 7, 2025 · 3 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS1801209
Grade history
JUL 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Repeat 8-16-24
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed sign of mop water being dumped out back door on to ground. Employee stated they just dump the mop bucket out the back door.
High priority/28-14-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles and wd40 on shelf in back of kitchen over top of food. Repeat 7-14-23 Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Repeat 7-14-23
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on shelf over pizza make table. Observed operator remove bottle.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken

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.