HUNGRY HOWIES
1965 S TAMIAMI TRL, Venice FL 34293 · 9417252396
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Repeat 8-6-24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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Open dumpster lid.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed standing water bags of floor on floor by 3 compartment sink, case of olives and plastic soda bottles on floor by prep area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed standing water some utensils and squeeze bottles at clean dish rack with old food stuck on them.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced deli turkey in walk-in-cooler opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked. Repeat 8-6-24
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. Repeat 8-6-24
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. Repeat 8-6-24
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed dice peppers and ham in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on work counter next to food. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deli Turkey opened more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, and was not properly date marked.
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. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 8-2-24.
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. Email operator Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 8-2-24
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at chemical area and 3 compartment sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104
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. Gave operator hard copies of employee health agreement and Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Operator had current employees sign Employee Health Agreement
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan in Walk-in cooler with heavy dust buildup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf above pizza make table. Observed operator remove beverage.
Opened employee beverage container in Walk-in cooler with food to be served to customers.
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.