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HUNGRY HOWIES 125

14916 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 813-810-2642

Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS3905966
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023020458Jan 23, 2023May 11, 2023$160
3--2017031697Jun 23, 2017Aug 4, 2017$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 9, 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
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed sever employee beverages stored above items being sold to the public. Employee removed and corrected storage.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in the unisex bathroom for employee use.
Basic/32-12-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish washing area.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the flip top unit. Manager removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy.
Basic/51-13-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the employee restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on the flip top unit.
Basic/21-10-4
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and debris.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fly strip hanging above reach in freezer in food preparation area. Manager removed the fly strip.
High priority/41-24-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Manager states mop sink was,removed approximately 4 days ago and is scheduled to be replaced.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood above oven with dust and Air conditioner vents with heavy dust,accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and debris.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe not attached to mop sink and faucet handle has been removed.
Basic/29-08-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink and leaking pipe next to the toilet.
Basic/29-11-4

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.