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HUNGRY HOWIES

2395 TAMIAMI TRL 16, Port Charlotte FL 33952 · 941-627-9200

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1800671
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection 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
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning Jalapeno pineapple not labeled at shelf above pizza station. Operator labeled the food item.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 27, 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
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at kitchen handwash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager: Melissa Kinney, 09/17/2024. National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at Make Table. Operator removed the phone to the proper designated area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor. Operator removed the items off the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 13, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed pizza sauce at pizza station with no time marking. Operator time marked the food item.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the handle.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the dough bowl blocking the kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the dough bowl to allow clear access to the handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex restroom door not self closing/tight fitting.
Basic/32-04-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in the wringer of mop bucket. Educated the operator.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sauce not time marked at prep table. Operator time marked the food item.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sauce at prep table. Operator time marked the food item.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator printed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning

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.