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HUNGRY HOWIES

1310 NW 23 AVE STE-B, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352.374.6600

Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 4 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1102315
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to office: meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( boxed tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut leafy greens ) in walk in cooler. Manager placed box of tomatoes on bottom shelf.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two pans stored on shelf next to three compartment sink. Manager discarded pans during inspection.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of pizza make line reach-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in front of pizza oven. Manager placed bucket on shelf.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to office: meatballs (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from pizza oven.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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 of training certificates. Owner stated he is in the process of getting employees trained.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles stored in mop sink area. Employee added labels to bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee hot dogs stored on walk-in cooler shelf. Owner removed hot dogs from walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored on shelf above kitchen prep table. Owner turned containers over.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.