HUNGRY HOWIE'S #3071
1040 E UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352.727.4757
Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 3 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
DEC 24
OCT 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Sticky pad with bug and lizard on floor in air conditioning closet next to Three compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015009940 | Feb 25, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quaternary ammonia tested over 500ppm. Operator added water retested at 400ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back Handwash sink by Three compartment sink, same sink is missing soap. Operator replaced items.
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. 1 new employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen at the bottom of the door sun is shining through indicating a gap.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoops handle in cheese containers in salad make cooler, operator moved handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in men's restroom. Inspector provided and operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food racks soiled inside walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes in original cardboard box over cut onions in reach in cooler by drive thru window. Unwashed onions over prepped pizza sauce containers in walk in cooler. Operator moved unwashed below ready to eat.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler racks with rust on the surface.
Dec 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located outside back door no backflow preventer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of pizza sauce on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handles in olives and onions in salad reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pass through shelf under heat lamp the shelf is soiled. Food racks in walk in cooler. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Both closet door handles soiled outside of walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Lid on the left side of dumpster is missing.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In salad prep cooler on cooks line.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee hold sub with bare left hand while cutting sub with pizza cutter, spoke to him above wearing a glove on left hand when cutting.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb with green handle outside of back door.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing towels at Handwash sink near Three compartment sink. hand sign missing from Handwash sink by Togo window and men's bathroom.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Sticky pad with bug and lizard on floor in air conditioning closet next to Three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of Togo cups by chest reach in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door you are able to see the sun shining through indicating a gap.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rack under hot lamp. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Interior walk in cooler door build up around metal diamond designs.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo cups on floor by chest reach in freezer.
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.