HUNGRY HOWIE'S
11115 SW 93 CT RD STE 400, Ocala FL 34481 · 352-327-1206
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
APR 24
APR 25
APR 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016051277 | Nov 3, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled bottle of degreaser and proceeded to handle clean pans without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored above pizza sauce on prep table next to walk-in cooler. Manager placed bottle of degreaser in dish area.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in dish area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop spices from container located in office.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above pizza prep reach-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents dusty.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler stained. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored on shelf in office. Employee turned pans over.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk-in cooler next to office.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge does not have copies of food manager certificate
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. Person in charge does not have proof of any food handler certificates.
Apr 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge does not have copies of food manager certificate
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. Person in charge does not have proof of any food handler certificates.
Food stored on floor. Two containers of liquid margarine stored on floor in walk-in-cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on bottom of reach in freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Unfolded pizza boxes stored on floor in storage room.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in two reach in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at back handwash sink
Jun 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of glass cleaner stored above prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
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. Owner advised that he does not have any food handler certificates for employees
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drink bottles stored in walk-in-cooler above single packet garlic sauce and green peppers.
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk-in-cooler accumulating dust.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed three single service trays not inverted or protected stored on top rack behind front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and cell phone on prep table. employee removed items from the prep table
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in wringing device.
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.