HUNGRY HOWIE'S
5166 MARINER BLVD, Spring Hill FL 34609 · 352-684-4424
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 dead insects, the light in the waiting area. 1 dead insect, the light in the bathroom.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023070585 | Oct 25, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 | $1,200 |
| 3--2022058029 | Nov 18, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2016041911 | Aug 1, 2016 | Nov 16, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Since 2/1/2026. The restaurant is open, operating, and serving TCS food to the public.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 dead insects, the light in the waiting area. 1 dead insect, the light in the bathroom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The shelves in the walk in cooler are soiled with food debris and mold-like substance.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brian R. and Kellie C.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. A hole above by the pizza stove.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The vent above the reach-in-cooler on the right side of the kitchen area is soiled with dust.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook, no hair restraint.
Hole in or other damage to wall. A hole in the wall in the waiting area by the drink reach in refrigerator.
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Since 2/1/2026. The restaurant is open, operating, and serving TCS food to the public.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 dead insects, the light in the waiting area. 1 dead insect, the light in the bathroom.
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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. The operator posted.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The shelves in the walk in cooler are soiled with food debris and mold-like substance.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Brian R. and Kellie C.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. The operator went to the store to purchase sanitizer. The operator purchased the right kind of sanitizer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. A hole above by the pizza stove.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The vent above the reach-in-cooler on the right side of the kitchen area is soiled with dust.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook, no hair restraint.
Hole in or other damage to wall. A hole in the wall in the waiting area by the drink reach in refrigerator.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both of the handwashing sinks in the kitchen, no sign. Provided the operator with a sign and the operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in the walk in cooler is soiled with dust. The sliding track on both drink reach in refrigerator are solid with dirt. The operator cleaned the sliding track on both.
Apr 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Since 2/1/24
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza maker cooler - shredded cheddar (46F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.operator provided sanitizer before end of inspection
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mihir Patel food manager certification through ServSafe expired on 04/29/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Dough roller machine soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. Accumulation of grease and food debris on pizza oven belt.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager, Austin Forte, has been a manager since November 2022 and has not yet had food manager certification completed.
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. Discussed requirement with operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler and in kitchen behind and underneath equipment behind floor mixer and heavily soiled behind grease trap next to three compartment sink. Ceiling tiles soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler for pizza make line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris and dust on walk-in cooler racks and storage racks throughout kitchen. Accumulation of grease and food debris on pizza ovens.
Aug 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Ham (53F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from pizza ovens. Employee moved items to walk-in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mihir Patel food manager certification through ServSafe expired on 04/29/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Dough roller machine soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. Accumulation of grease and food debris on pizza oven belt.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager, Austin Forte, has been a manager since November 2022 and has not yet had food manager certification completed.
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. Discussed requirement with operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler and in kitchen behind and underneath equipment behind floor mixer and heavily soiled behind grease trap next to three compartment sink. Ceiling tiles soiled with an accumulation of grease and dust throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler for pizza make line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris and dust on walk-in cooler racks and storage racks throughout kitchen. Accumulation of grease and food debris on pizza ovens.
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