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HUNGRY HOWIE'S 252

5613 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 9047338566

Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2611418
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
OCT 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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2020000207Dec 13, 2019Feb 3, 2020$600

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 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. Operator has 2 new employees with no proof of form
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen with water damage
Basic/36-32-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
High priority/29-34-4/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. Operator has food handler employees hired over 60 days but unable to provide proof of training
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Operator has food handler employees hired but unable to provide proof of forms
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink solution at mop sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has old license posted
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of dish soap stored on prep table in back kitchen area next to film wrap. Moved by manager.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Jason Randall has no current proof manager certification. Viewed name on ServSafe site and see its current
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has some food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection and employee sign
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some ceiling tiles with water damage in back kitchen area
Basic/36-32-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table next to pizza warmer. Employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Bluetooth speaker stored on prep table near pizza warmer
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Basic/13-04-4

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.