HUNGRY HOWIES
1085 N TAMIAMI TRAIL UNIT B, Nokomis FL 34275 · 941-412-0099
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade white plastic bucket used to store flour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed clean aprons stored in the employee restroom. The operator properly stored the aprons in the office.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handles on the pizza station reach in cooler.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed the exterior ambient walk in cooler thermometer broken.
Sep 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bucket used to store flour in the kitchen.
Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
The rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
- From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bucket used to store flour in the kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Plastic bottles of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the lobby.
The rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The wet mop,was properly stored.
Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser stored on a shelf above a food preparation area near the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the degreaser.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on a shelf next to pizza boxes in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the keys.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic 2 liter soda bottles not stored 6 inches off the floor in the lobby.
Rear exit not protected with self-closing door.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser stored on a shelf above packets of ranch in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal scoops with no handles used for cheese in the reach in cooler at the front counter. Observed styrofoam bowl with no handle used as a scoop for shredded cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the scoops from the food products.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on the reach in cooler cutting board in the prep area. The operator removed the beverage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee wearing a wrist watch while engaging in food preparation. The employees removed their jewelry.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Toilet not flushing in the employee restroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
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.