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HUNGRY HOWIE'S

8011 MERRILL RD STE 20, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 9047439100

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2611242
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). Operator printed plan.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on shelf with pizza delivery bags next to walk in cooler, moved to store correctly
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on top of stand up freezer next to oven, moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. 2 employees in kitchen
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. Manager made copies to heave employees sign
Intermediate/11-26-1
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with dust comb style fan cover
Basic/23-24-4
Evidence of employee smoking or vaping. Multiple colored vape store on tip of box over chest freezer, moved to purse
Basic/54-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal out of order
Basic/32-23-5
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed at time of inspection
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled inside its comb like shapes
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). Operator printed plan.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Urinal in unisex restroom is not working. Operator states urinal is going to be removed.
Basic/32-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking sign present. Inspector emailed sign. Operator printed and posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Shared blue dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler, multiple opened employee drinks stored. Operator discarded all open drinks.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not self close. Operator states closer being purchased.
Basic/35B-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back dry storage area, container of panko breading and container of bulk flour without labeling. Both items labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test strip available
Intermediate/16-37-1
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in rear storage room. Loose ceiling tile in kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding by rear of Establishment under electrical panel.
Basic/36-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors in rear and front area.
Basic/36-73-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear door.
Basic/35B-03-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty portable fans. Kitchen and rear of Establishment.
Basic/36-50-4

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.