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HUNGRY HOWIES #156

14219 WALSINGHAM RD, Largo FL 33774 · (727)596-1400

Last inspected Sep 11, 2025 · 3 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6211643
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
SEP 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 8 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 →

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided three valid certificates out of 5 total mployees
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal shelves over prep coolers soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface ( shelf above food prep,table ) soiled with food debris, dust accumulation. Reviewed with manager.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Justin, Nick, RJ, Rocco, Trey and Zach
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen along wall. Reviewed with person in charge.
Basic/36-73-4
Food ( bags of flour) stored on floor in storage area. Person in charge relocated bags.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Reviewed with manager.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food ( panned dough ) not covered in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 9, 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
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on shelf above reach in cooler -manager relocated spray bottle
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - precooked noodles portioned two days previously, precooked chicken - reviewed with manager
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Stored food ( panned dough ) not covered in walk in cooler - manager covered pan of dough
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of tomatoes and bag of onions ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( bags of precooked pepperoni ) in walk in cooler - reviewed food storage with manager
Basic/08B-17-4
Water leaking from pipe under triple sink - reviewed with manager
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.