HUNGRY HOWIE'S #198
2001 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE., Tampa FL 33610 · 813-239-3233
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
AUG 24
OCT 25
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3 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bulk cucumbers stored in togo style bags at time of inspection
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed food stored in walk in cooler in ziploc bags and plastic food containers not labeled at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty cannot locate their certified food manager card at time of inspection. Xiomara santos
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with alcohol and degreaser stored on prep table.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
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.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Selerino Martinez Manager in charge
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pots stored in hand sink near 3 compartment sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in reach-in-cooler not dated marked.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bottled water on floor in walk-in-cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drinks on shelves with foods in walk-in-cooler
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Dirty mop water in yellow bucked with mop not in use near walk-in-cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 14, 2023□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood oven vent soiled with dust and grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottles are improperly stored over prep table near stretch machine.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning items stored in hand sink near 3 compartment sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ashley McClendon Person In Charge
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood oven vent soiled with dust and grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.