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HUNGRY HOWIE'S

1998 STATE RD 19, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-343-9999

Last inspected Aug 25, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4508779
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser on prep table across from pizza oven. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and diced on prep table soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the corner of dining area. Operator cleaned.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler to the side of pizza oven
Basic/22-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over cooked wings in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep area.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head -white cutting board on salad station
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - speed racks - hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener - mixer head -white cutting board at salad station.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drinks stored on prep table with food.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Basic/33-38-4

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.