HUNGRY HOWIES
5570 N 4 ST, Saint Petersburg FL 33703 · 727-527-8811
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. (2) flies found in dry storage areas.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Emailed operator vomiting and diarrheal written procedures.
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/ Expired certificate observed for operator Scott Dearing completion date of 5/15/2018 through State Food Safety. Expired certificate observed for Romain Dabydeen completion date of 4/9/2019 through Serve Safe. Expired certificate observed for Jordan Stinson with a completion date of 4/29/2018 through Serve Safe.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer heavily soiled with dry food debris. Laminator has grime build up. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of grime on door handles for reach in cooler closest to the pizza oven.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled with dust throughout restaurant.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from air filters and plumbing inside of walk in cooler. Water is dripping into buckets sitting on top of cases of cheese.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler has deep cuts along surface.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Most areas of the restaurant are missing cove molding.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from ac compressor in walk in cooler into buckets stored on top of cases of cheese, and dripping onto cases of cheese.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on reach in deli cooler. ice buildup on reach in freezer near the dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Corner of reach in prep table has large buildup of pink and black mold like substance in both top corners. Gaskets on reach in coolers are heavily soiled with mold like substance. Sides of pizza oven heavily soiled with grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of deli coolers soiled.
Jul 28, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 20 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (1) Rodent dropping underneath rack storing pre built pizza boxes across from front counter area. (3) rodent dropping on floor underneath rack storing 2 liter sodas. (15) rodent droppings in employee bathroom closets to racks storing 2 liter sodas. (2) rodent droppings on floor around AC unit near employee bathroom closets to racks storing 2 liter sodas. (24) rodent droppings underneath dry storage rack closest to rack storing cases of RTU pizza sauce. (10) rodent droppings underneath reach in cooler across from front counter area. (3) rodent droppings at bottom shelf of interior of customer grab and go Pepsi display cooler in customer lobby area. (3) on the floor underneath/behind the grab and go Pepsi display cooler in the customer lobby area.
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. Emailed operator vomiting and diarrheal written procedures.
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/ Expired certificate observed for operator Scott Dearing completion date of 5/15/2018 through State Food Safety. Expired certificate observed for Romain Dabydeen completion date of 4/9/2019 through Serve Safe. Expired certificate observed for Jordan Stinson with a completion date of 4/29/2018 through Serve Safe.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer heavily soiled with dry food debris. Laminator has grime build up. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of cut onions and cut green peppers not date marked in walk in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificate for Corey Dearing with a completion date of 12/1/2022, Joyce Hargrove with a completion date of 10/19/2021, Matthew Gibson 10/19/2021, Corey Overby completion date of 10/18/2021, and Taylor Hargrave with a completion date of 10/18/2021. Training was conducted through FRLA Safe Staff.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of grime on door handles for reach in cooler closest to the pizza oven.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled with dust throughout restaurant.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from air filters and plumbing inside of walk in cooler. Water is dripping into buckets sitting on top of cases of cheese.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler has deep cuts along surface.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Most areas of the restaurant are missing cove molding.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under reach in coolers. Floor heavily soiled around pizza oven.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from ac compressor in walk in cooler into buckets stored on top of cases of cheese, and dripping onto cases of cheese.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on reach in deli cooler. ice buildup on reach in freezer near the dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Corner of reach in prep table has large buildup of pink and black mold like substance in both top corners. Gaskets on reach in coolers are heavily soiled with mold like substance. Sides of pizza oven heavily soiled with grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of deli coolers soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line across from pizza oven.
Jul 27, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 30 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority6 Intermediate20 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. (2) flies found in dry storage areas.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2026. Establishment open and operational. Employee currently making pizza along with customers coming in to order.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (1) Rodent dropping underneath rack storing pre built pizza boxes across from front counter area. (3) rodent dropping on floor underneath rack storing 2 liter sodas. (15) rodent droppings in employee bathroom closets to racks storing 2 liter sodas. (2) rodent droppings on floor around AC unit near employee bathroom closets to racks storing 2 liter sodas. (24) rodent droppings underneath dry storage rack closest to rack storing cases of RTU pizza sauce. (10) rodent droppings underneath reach in cooler across from front counter area. (3) rodent droppings at bottom shelf of interior of customer grab and go Pepsi display cooler in customer lobby area. (3) on the floor underneath/behind the grab and go Pepsi display cooler in the customer lobby area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in walk in cooler: shredded cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding); shredded ham (46F - Cold Holding) Operator tuned down thermostat to around 37-38F Re-temped items at 1:35: sausage (42F - Cold Holding); lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); shredded ham (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (42F - Cold Holding)
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. Emailed operator vomiting and diarrheal written procedures.
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/ Expired certificate observed for operator Scott Dearing completion date of 5/15/2018 through State Food Safety. Expired certificate observed for Romain Dabydeen completion date of 4/9/2019 through Serve Safe. Expired certificate observed for Jordan Stinson with a completion date of 4/29/2018 through Serve Safe.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer heavily soiled with dry food debris. Laminator has grime build up. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No working probe thermometer on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of cut onions and cut green peppers not date marked in walk in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificate for Corey Dearing with a completion date of 12/1/2022, Joyce Hargrove with a completion date of 10/19/2021, Matthew Gibson 10/19/2021, Corey Overby completion date of 10/18/2021, and Taylor Hargrave with a completion date of 10/18/2021. Training was conducted through FRLA Safe Staff.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of grime on door handles for reach in cooler closest to the pizza oven.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over top of walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Open tiles around the AC unit next to employee bathroom. Observed missing insulation tubing with large opening into employee bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled with dust throughout restaurant.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from air filters and plumbing inside of walk in cooler. Water is dripping into buckets sitting on top of cases of cheese.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler has deep cuts along surface.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Most areas of the restaurant are missing cove molding.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk In cooler floor has build up of standing water due to leaky plumbing from ac compressor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under reach in coolers. Floor heavily soiled around pizza oven.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from ac compressor in walk in cooler into buckets stored on top of cases of cheese, and dripping onto cases of cheese.
Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce on floor nearest to dining room door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on reach in deli cooler. ice buildup on reach in freezer near the dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sink in area closest to POS system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Corner of reach in prep table has large buildup of pink and black mold like substance in both top corners. Gaskets on reach in coolers are heavily soiled with mold like substance. Sides of pizza oven heavily soiled with grease build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of deli coolers soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line across from pizza oven.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate7 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. Emailed the person in charge a Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during the inspection.
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/ Observed expired CFM certificate for operator Scott D. completion date of 5/15/2018 through State Food Safety.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. O quaternary test kit observed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. The Inspector provided a probe thermometer.
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. Observed training certificate for Corey Dearing completion date of 12/1/2023 through SafeStaff.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air condensing unit has condensation drainage dripping into buckets stored on top of closed cases of shredded mozzarella cheese stored inside walk in cooler. Discussed with employees who are present during the inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License provided expired on 2/1/2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved white cutting board on reach in deli cooler on preparation line.
Food stored on floor. Bags of unwashed onions and cases of bagged lettuce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand handsink next to pizza oven. The inspector provided a printed handwashing sign. The employee posted it during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on preparation line.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in both unisex restrooms.
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/ All CFMs are expired.
Food service manager Corey Dearing not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired on 10-18-2024.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in both unisex restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors. Exterior of pizza oven is soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
May 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -License expired 2/1/2024.
Dead roaches on premises. -4 dead roaches under water heater. -2 dead roaches under pizza oven. -1 dead roach under prep table/reach in cooler near employee side door. -1 dead roach under rack storing pizza boxes near walk in cooler door. -2 dead roaches under dry storage racks near employee lockers. -1 dead roach on floor near 20 FL OZ. bottles of Mountain Dew and Pepsi. -3 dead roaches on side of soda fridge in front counter area.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse cheddar cheese from previous day (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs from previous day (52F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheddar cheese from previous day (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs from previous day (52F - Cold Holding)
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Unable to answer temp questions
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. Inspector emailed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven. Food scale
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage and prep area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen
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