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HUNGRY HOWIES #106

208 N ALEXANDER, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-752-6113

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3905376
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly flying around prep area. Discussed pest control with manager.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. By ice machine.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In pizza station and dish area
Basic/14-45-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of 2 liter sodas in back kitchen
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026. Restaurant currently open and operating. Manager got license renewed and is current 2-1-2027
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. By ice machine.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. International food service executives all certificates expired 2-1-2026
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in feta on cook line
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In pizza station and dish area
Basic/14-45-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of 2 liter sodas in back kitchen
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Observed 4 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line and prep station
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly flying around prep area. Discussed pest control with manager.
High priority/35A-02-7
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. By ice machine. Manager removed
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In feta on cook line. Manager removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In dish area and pizza pan area
Basic/14-45-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on pizza make line
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food storage 1/2 pan container cracked in walk in cooler
Basic/14-38-4
Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce on floor. Manager got off of floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of pinesol on shelf by seasoningas and clean plates. Sprayer with soap and water stored on case of Pepsi. Employee removed items
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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/ Current manager didn't have copy on hand and more than 5 employees working
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Observed 2 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor on cook line. Manager discarded boxes
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad make line: shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); meat balls (46F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); meatballs (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Manager turned down thermostat and all time and temperature control for safety foods retempted at 39f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For buffet items. Manager printed and filled out paperwork
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pizza sauce on floor in kitchen and walk in cooler Manager go off of floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On salad make line
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By hand sink next to dish machine
Basic/31B-04-4
May 7, 2024Call 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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file, Front counter with soda station and ice well. Back kitchen has hand sink that was moved from cook line to back prep room.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2024 · Verified with Plan Review department, No plans submitted as of 5-7-2024 Admin Complaint
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to manager
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 7, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file, Front counter with soda station and ice well. Back kitchen has hand sink that was moved from cook line to back prep room.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to manager
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By hand sink in dish area. Manager moved trash can to dish
Basic/33-06-4/Warning
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling table in front of sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back room and ice machine room
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over flip top unit
Basic/12B-07-4

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.