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HUNGRY HOWIES

11774 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32817 · (407)273-9686

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5808149
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 1 flying insect on cart handle in kitchen 1 flying insect that landed on pizza dough 3 flying insects on floor in dining room 1 flying insect by front door glass 2 flying insects on floor by three compartment sink WarningWarning**
High priority/35A-02-8/
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 1 flying insect on cart handle in kitchen 1 flying insect that landed on pizza dough 3 flying insects on floor in dining room 1 flying insect by front door glass 2 flying insects on floor by three compartment sink WarningWarning**
High priority/35A-02-8//Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · 1 flying insect in kitchen Time Extended
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese and ham opened yesterday with no date marked. Meatballs opened two days ago with no date Sliced turkey sliced two days ago no date. Cheese sticks with no date marked
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Egregious amount of debris on can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired test strips for chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around kitchen and in walk in cooler
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers have dust Outside of pizza oven has debris Debris on counter under heat lamp
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers with old labels.
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/ Egregious amount of debris on walls through kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 1 flying insect on cart handle in kitchen 1 flying insect that landed on pizza dough 3 flying insects on floor in dining room 1 flying insect by front door glass 2 flying insects on floor by three compartment sink WarningWarning**
High priority/35A-02-8/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.Cooked spaghetti with date marked of 8-19-2026.
High priority/01B-24-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. A fly landed on a pizza dough left in counter on pizza station.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese and ham opened yesterday with no date marked. Meatballs opened two days ago with no date Sliced turkey sliced two days ago no date. Cheese sticks with no date marked
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Egregious amount of debris on can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired test strips for chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Large diced tomatoes cut yesterday with no date
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom facility not clean. Build up on men's urinal. Toilet lid had debris
Basic/32-07-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around kitchen and in walk in cooler
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers have dust Outside of pizza oven has debris Debris on counter under heat lamp
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers with old labels.
Basic/16-46-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in same shelves as pepperoni bags in reach in freezer. Operator discarded.Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Basic/12B-13-4/
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/ Egregious amount of debris on walls through kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored on mop sink not hanging
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken wings cooked no label stored bottom of make table and non of the opened bag of toppings had a label (Turkey -steak-ham )operator stated it's open one or 2 days ago she is not sure,she also stated that they didn't label anything.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza dough mixer.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Emailed it to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Allison hired may 2025 no training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water stored at the reach-in freezer kitchen.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing at the Top of the walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The one at the display since 2022.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The only employee at the location.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table and walk-in cooler door.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and walk-in cooler shelves.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor back of the house.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yireh Matos expired since 10-6-2023
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel hanging from hand sink located by tall white reach in cooler.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Wrong expiration date. Records show training expiring with in four years of completion instead of three years.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored in shelves with sliced black olives, whole pepperoni.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Bulk flour container stored directly on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza station shelves have mold like substance.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor under three compartment sink and in front of tall white reach in freezer.
Basic/29-19-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves on black rack located inside walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls around kitchen have debris.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate8 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. Provided form
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottles not labeled at warehouse wash area
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used as scoop in seasonings
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to walk in cooler
Basic/14-33-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and hood suppression system
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container and oil spray bottle not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's urinal and toilet dirty. Women's toilet dirty.
Basic/32-07-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle used to scoop sugar and yeast
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up grease and dust in hood filters above pizza oven
Basic/23-03-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken Dough machine on prep table with accumulation of dust underneath
Basic/33-31-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris in prep table located behind front desk
Basic/36-27-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sani bucket filled with wiping cloths at 00ppm for chlorine operator added chlorine 50 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar,salt,yeast have soufflé cups instead of scoops with handles
Basic/14-01-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed operator chocking handout
Basic/51-13-4/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.