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HUNGRY HOWIES

27615 US HWY 27 STE 107, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352-461-1119

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS4509021
Grade history
JUL 23
SEP 24
AUG 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef 57f, Chicken 55f, Cut tomato 45f, Sausage 42f, Cheese 45f; ( - Cold Holding). Manager placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill. Rechecked Roast beef 46f, Mozzarella 46f, Cooked chicken 43f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -In front of dough mixer.
Basic/36-17-5
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef 57f, Chicken 55f, Cut tomato 45f, Sausage 42f, Cheese 45f; ( - Cold Holding). Manager placed in walk in cooler to rapid chill. Rechecked Roast beef 46f, Mozzarella 46f, Cooked chicken 43f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Both front hand sinks.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed tomatoes over ham in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bottle of bleach on prep table.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Both front hand sinks.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. -By walk in cooler door.
Basic/36-24-5
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/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

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.