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HUNGRY HOWIES #222

226 TAMIAMI TRL, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941-505-8800

Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1801866
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $560

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2018024612Apr 5, 2018Aug 17, 2018$560

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Nov 3, 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
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at prep area handwash sink due to pipe in disrepair underneath the handwash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's bathroom in disrepair.
Basic/32-05-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing door and/or tight fitting at men's bathroom.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink in disrepair at prep area.
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside the frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed soda bottles on the floor next to Display Cooler Unit. Operator removed the bottles off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at dooor handle of Walk in Cooler.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at frontline area.
Basic/36-17-5
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 114F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed not self closing/tight fitting at men's restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at prep area.
Basic/13-03-4
Feb 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the frontline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/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. Observed the documents not completed due to no signature of permit holder. Operator signed the documents.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen/prep area handwash sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side water handle inoperable at kitchen/prep area handwash sink.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Provided the form and the document was completed by end of the inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6

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.