HUNGRY HOWIES
9517 E FOWLER AVE, Thonotosassa FL 33592 · (813)986-7822
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Operator cleaned killed, cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. One live roach observed near dry storage.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda stored on floor in storage are.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator in back kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored drink.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by mop sink.
Jul 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Christopher B.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled above walkway to walk in refrigerator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under 3 compartment sink, under dry storage, near water heater. Discussed with operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled thorough out kitchen
Jul 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with operator on renewal of license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Operator cleaned killed, cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. One live roach observed near dry storage.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Diced Bacon prepared day before not date marked. Discussed with operator.
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. Provided operator education packet containing cleanup procedure.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Christopher B.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining test strip. No test strip available upon request.
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. Discussed with operator on maintaining records of food employee training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near 3 compartment sink,unlabeled bottle stored above prep table, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles above walk in cooler in disrepair. Discussed with operator. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile near dough station in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled above walkway to walk in refrigerator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above box storage area, near back door. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under 3 compartment sink, under dry storage, near water heater. Discussed with operator.
Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce stored on floor near oven, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Tomatoes sauce cups stored on floor next to delivery station.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled thorough out kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor near delivery station. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Feb 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham in walk in cooler not date marked.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager David Amid.
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.