HUNGRY HOWIES #197
6104 N US HIGHWAY 41, Apollo Beach FL 33572 · 813.645.0464
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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SEP 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 5 live ants in lobby 2 live ants near mop sink 7 dead ants in lobby 5 dead ants near mop sink Operator removed and sanitized areas at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025065271 | Jul 25, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 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
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken and beef in walk in cooler not date marked.
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. Manager not able to provide food handler certifications.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce on floor, employee removed at time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink on reach in cooler.
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Sep 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle on shelf with sauces.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need quaternary ammonium test strips.
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 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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled operator labeled at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees ear bud case on shelf with salad dressings.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Container of sauce on floor. Operator removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese, in reach in cooler.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine over pizza saucer. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 5 live ants in lobby 2 live ants near mop sink 7 dead ants in lobby 5 dead ants near mop sink Operator removed and sanitized areas at time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage in reach in cooler and steak in walk in cooler not date marked.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need Quaternary ammonia test strips.
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. Operator printed and employees signed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Food stored on floor. Box of cheese on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.