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HUNGRY HOWIES#102

2014 SAM WALTON WAY, Lake Wales FL 33853 · 863-676-2222

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6307891
Grade history
AUG 23
DEC 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 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. sliced Tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); turkey (52F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and light shield has accumulation of dust in the restrooms.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves located at the back on the walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Unwashed produce - green bell peppers and whole tomatoes in walk-in cooler over ready to eat pickle slices. Operator moved unwashed produce to lower shelf under pickles.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. One ceiling tile close to the restrooms
Basic/36-34-5
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Salad bar reach cooler not operational.
Basic/14-11-5
Dec 27, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater on shelf next to single service items by cash register. Opera removed sweater.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter across from box shelf.
Basic/29-49-6
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced Tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); turkey (52F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Hole in or other damage to wall in the outer side of the mop sink.
Basic/36-24-5

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.