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HUNGRY HOWIE'S PIZZA #225

6853 SE MARICAMP RD, Ocala FL 34472 · 352-687-4752

Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5202153
Grade history
SEP 23
SEP 24
AUG 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler (salad cooler) ham 48F, cut tomatoes 47F, ham 47F, lettuce 47F. Manager moved to freezer tomatoes and lettuce dropped to 40F, ham dropped to 44F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles used throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen dusty.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty. Side of prep table next to pizza oven greasy.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket next to mop sink. Employee hung mop up to air dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, meatballs opened and portioned 08/10/2025 with date marked from 08/10/25 to 08/17/25, Manager fixed.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler (salad cooler) ham 48F, cut tomatoes 47F, ham 47F, lettuce 47F. Manager moved to freezer tomatoes and lettuce dropped to 40F, ham dropped to 44F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Female Manager on site with no current certification available. Test schedule for September 13, 2025
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At the cook line, regular acoustic ceiling tiles, also soiled with dust and debris.
Basic/36-37-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with dust, also walk-in cooler fan guard soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, bag of onions and tomatoes stored above opened can of anchovies and beef, Manger moved all.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, steak portion bags date marked 09/17/2024 - 09/24/2024, Manager fixed date marked.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, steak date marked 09/20/23, Manager fixed date; 09/11/23-09/17/2023. Also in walk-in cooler chicken wing containers with an expiration date of 9/24/20, manager fixed dates.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee on site.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In male bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.