HUNGRY HOWIES
15359 AMBERLY DR, Tampa FL 33647 · 8139718818
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025086073 | Sep 2, 2025 | Apr 9, 2026 | $640 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2026 observed establishment open and operating and serving food to the public.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager said his certification expired in October and he hasn't been able to schedule a renewal date but is going to work on it.
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 stated that one employee might have her training but the other two do not. He said he would order the serve safe booklets
Nov 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No cold running water at hand washing sink by three compartment sink
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Mop sink wall missing tiles and hole in back board
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In walking cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler shelving with mold like substance and rust Gasket on reachin cooler doors
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk-in cooler
Sep 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on prep table by next chicken wing
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No cold running water at hand washing sink by three compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3-compartment sink
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Pizza crust in walk-in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Mop sink wall missing tiles and hole in back board
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In walking cooler
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walking cooler shelving with mold like substance and rust Gasket on reachin cooler doors
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk-in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/24
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol stored above prep table
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Lid containers send foam cups on floor in stockroom
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Oct 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/24
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol stored above prep table
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Lid containers send foam cups on floor in stockroom
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under 3-compartment sink soiled with black mold Observed old food build up along walls throughout kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza moving utensil stored on floor next to pizza oven
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reach in cooler on cookline
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes and a box of Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under 3-compartment sink soiled with black mold Observed old food build up along walls throughout kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink
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.