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HUNGRY HOWIES

4506 MCINTOSH RD, Dover FL 33527 · 813-578-4500

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918739
Grade history
AUG 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
AUG 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2024. Manager renewed license and is current until 2-1-2025
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employees drink containers on shelf above dough prep area.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on prep table.
Basic/40-06-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of soda on floor.
Basic/08B-47-4
Observed water dripping from ceiling tile into garbage can by finishing station. Advised no single service items or food should stored in area.
Basic/36-32-5
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On pizza make line. Manager removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by warmer. Manager re arranged section to allow for full access to hand sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By hand sink at drive through window. Manager refilled.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink hand sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Oct 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sin k by front counter on plans not installed and connections present
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 22, 2024 · Hand sink not reinstalled. Admin Complaint
Previously approved plans show hand sink at front counter, observed water connections but sink was not installed per manager. There was a hand sink not on plans that was added to adjacent wall next to entrance of kitchen. Operator verified hand sink was removed and connections are present along with handwashing sign. Bathroom was not accurate to plan layout, was located to wall where front doors are. Storage area added on opposite wall where bathroom should have been. Front counter area has an L shaped half wall where drinks and boxes are stored. Closest hand sink upon entering food service area is where number 7 is on plan layout which is approximately 30 feet away No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 22, 2024 · Plans have not been submitted. Admin Complaint
Aug 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2024. Manager renewed license and is current until 2-1-2025
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed test strip in original box, and label on strips expired in 2022
Intermediate/16-33-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sin k by front counter on plans not installed and connections present
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Previously approved plans show hand sink at front counter, observed water connections but sink was not installed per manager. There was a hand sink not on plans that was added to adjacent wall next to entrance of kitchen. Operator verified hand sink was removed and connections are present along with handwashing sign. Bathroom was not accurate to plan layout, was located to wall where front doors are. Storage area added on opposite wall where bathroom should have been. Front counter area has an L shaped half wall where drinks and boxes are stored. Closest hand sink upon entering food service area is where number 7 is on plan layout which is approximately 30 feet away No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Aug 15, 2023Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Pipe / hood vent above pizza over
Basic/36-34-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.