HUNGRY HOWIE'S PIZZA & SUB 160
4112 BEE RIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34233 · (941)377-1984
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
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FEB 25
SEP 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.Printed for operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at top of reach in cooler.
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Did not observe any training certificates. Operator told employee he was ordering more books.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at top of reach in cooler.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Leana Hagen no valid training certificate. Worked over 2 years. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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. Only observed 1 agreement. Printed for operator and 2 additional employees read and signed. Emailed agreement for additional employees.
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. Observed Danielle Blont and Doreen Bouchard expired.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed walk in cooler thermometer damaged and not working.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in pizza reach in cooler.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength.Observed spray bottle at 0ppm. Employee corrected to 200ppm.
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.Printed copy for operation.
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.Did not observe training certification for Liana Hagen who worked approximately 2 years.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed walk in cooler thermometer in disrepair.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage area.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Quaternary spray bottle at 400 ppm. Corrected to 300ppm.
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.Printed for operator.
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.Printed and signed by operator, emailed for other employees.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed large white cutting board grooved.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no coving on bottom of buckling wall in rear storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximate 10x8" hole in bottom wall on other side of triple sink. Observed buckling wall in back storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on top rear of Reachin Cooler.
Open dumpster lid.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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