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HUNGRY HOWIE'S PIZZA & SUBS

7223 SR 52, Hudson FL 34667 · 727-862-8888

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6101512
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ceiling tiles soiled: Water damage on some of the acoustic tiles.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. A hole above the mop sink.
Basic/36-24-5
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No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact: The fan guard in the drink reach-in refrigerator has a mold-like substance on it. The operator cleaned the fan guard.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 pizza boxes. The operator placed the boxes off the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Water damage to acoustic tiles, some tiles broken
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table by pizza pans
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook.
Basic/13-04-4
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout establishment. Some tiles soiled with water damage and in disrepair.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of gas stored under rack holding bags of flour with nozzle touching bottom flour bag. Employee moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in rear of establishment.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout establishment. Some tiles soiled with water damage and in disrepair.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in rear of establishment.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above make line reach-in cooler next to food and an employee drink stored above three compartment sink on shelf next to clean equipment. Employee moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Two employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning

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.