HUNGRY HOWIES #224
1038 6 AVE S, Wauchula FL 33873 · 941.725.1323
Last inspected Oct 1, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
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OCT 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sprat bottle of degreaser stored on open rack and over pizza dough mix and toilet paper, operator moved chemical
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022028064 | Apr 27, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | $800 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels in the employees bathroom, operator replaced.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the front bathroom, operator replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink degreaser chemical by the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's speaker on shelf above prep table, operator moved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employees wearing bracelets and a watch while doing food preparation.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard on while prepping pizza dough.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler by oven torn.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed a bucket of sanitation solution on the floor next to the prep table, operator moved.
Jan 31, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood above the pizza oven with a heavy amount grease and soiled.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked burger topping repackaged on Wednesday 3 days ago with no date mark. Operator dated.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with open food creating pizzas with no beard cover.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with open food creating pizzas with no hair cover.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cloth used to line pan where in use utensils are stored. Cloth visibly soiled with food debris. All in use utensils and the storage contact areas must be sanitized sanized every 4 hours. Cloth is not an approved contact surface to store on use utensils.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed used visor stored on shelf with and over condiment /spice shakers.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sprat bottle of degreaser stored on open rack and over pizza dough mix and toilet paper, operator moved chemical
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. Handout provided via email at inspection.
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. Form provided via email at inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at handsink beside pizza oven.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed cleaned pizza pans stored in splash zone of handsink across from 3 bay sink. Operator moved further from sink.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pizza paddle and pan stored on faucet handles at 3 bay sink. Observed knife and spatula stored on heavily rusted magnetic knife rack over 3 bay sink. Operator removed to dirty dish area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.unisex restroom with no covered trash receptacle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Stored food not covered. Observed pizza dough placed in pizza pans stored beside walk-in cooler top pan uncovered. Observed dough in walk-in cooler and tortillas not rewrapped to protect from above contamination.
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.