HUNGRY HOWIE'S PIZZA & SUBS
12710 US HWY 301, Dade City FL 33525 · 352-521-0054
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in prep area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025081211 | Aug 26, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breakers missing at mop sink faucets.
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. No proof of food handler training for Julian, Alex R., Mendoza, and Eddie.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using incorrect bleach to sanitize, no other sanitizer available. Bleach is not listed as a food contact surface bleach. Operator had correct bleach at end of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall in storage room off front entrance to the kitchen. Ceiling vents rusted and paint chipping in dining room and in kitchen.
Oct 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee refilled soap at hand sink next to drive through window.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles broken and missing on roof in dining room no water observed dripping.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Sep 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket in kitchen > 200 ppm, corrected to 100
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test for 3 compartment sink No chlorine test kit for towel bucket
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Moved to counter
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door and gasket
Aug 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in prep area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler -sausage (45F - Cold Holding); penne pasta (44F - Cold Holding); portioned chicken (45F - Cold Holding)temperatures not taken with probe thermometer today.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Gave operator cleanup of vomit and diarrhea poster
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonium
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees working, CFM on premise does not have certificate in building
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.
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. Gave operator employee health reporting agreement.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employ beverage over to go sauces and dressings, moved to bottom shelf
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator choking poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door and gasket
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.