HUNGRY HOWIE'S
1998 STATE RD 19, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-343-9999
Last inspected Aug 25, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023
3 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser on prep table across from pizza oven. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and diced on prep table soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater on bag of flour. Operator removed.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the corner of dining area. Operator cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards soiled in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler gaskets to the side of pizza oven
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler to the side of pizza oven
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over cooked wings in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head -white cutting board on salad station
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - speed racks - hood filters
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener - mixer head -white cutting board at salad station.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drinks stored on prep table with food.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
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