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HUNGRY HOWIE'S

7620 GUNN HWY UNIT 130, Tampa FL 33625 · 813-920-6311

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS3909380
Grade history
OCT 23
OCT 23
SEP 24
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Observed: 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 by email. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed iceberg lettuce, stored over cooked meatballs, shredded ham, and cook cooked chicken wings inside walking cooler. Operator relocated on washed items to an approved area at time of the inspection.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Nov 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Nov 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. 4 employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
/50-05-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
- From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
/50-05-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Per approved plan on 05/14/2021, mop sink and 1 handwash sink has been removed at kitchen, wall in between front and back kitchen has been partially (upper section) removed. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Provided by email. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
/50-05-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Per approved plan on 05/14/2021, mop sink and 1 handwash sink has been removed at kitchen, wall in between front and back kitchen has been partially (upper section) removed. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Observed: 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. Provided by email. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
/50-05-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 9, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Observed: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Condensation from walk-in cooler directly drains into the only handwash sink at kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Warning
Observed: 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 by email. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink closed to three compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Per approved plan on 05/14/2021, mop sink and 1 handwash sink has been removed at kitchen, wall in between front and back kitchen has been partially (upper section) removed. Priority: Intermediat
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Observed: 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. Provided by email. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen. Manager provided. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. Priority: Basic
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Priority: Basic
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Observed: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Condensation from walk-in cooler directly drains into the only handwash sink at kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Warning
Observed: 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 by email. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Observed: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink closed to three compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Per approved plan on 05/14/2021, mop sink and 1 handwash sink has been removed at kitchen, wall in between front and back kitchen has been partially (upper section) removed. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Observed: 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. Provided by email. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen. Manager provided. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. Priority: Basic
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Observed: No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Priority: Basic
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
/50-05-7/Warning

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.