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HUNGRY HOWIE'S

14381 S US HIGHWAY 301, Wimauma FL 33598 · 813-535-7500

Last inspected Aug 8, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS3919024
Grade history
AUG 23
NOV 24
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52 F- retemp 47F, ham 52 F- retemp 50F, salad 46 F- retemp 43F in salad cooler. Employee placed in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 52 F- retemp 47F, ham 52 F- retemp 50F, salad 46 F- retemp 43F in salad cooler. Employee placed in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to walk in cooler blocked with ladders and boxes. Employee unblocked at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to walk in cooler. Employee replaced at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
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. Establishment provided 3 food handler certifications.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in cheese.
Basic/14-01-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in soda reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee hung at time of inspection.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jan 15, 2025□ 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on shelf with pizza boxes.
Basic/21-44-1/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Near reach in cooler
High priority/41-10-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.