HUNGRY HOWIES
701 S MAIN ST, Wildwood FL 34785 · 352.748.5525
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
MAR 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 36 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 →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025055577 | Jun 2, 2025 | Mar 17, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front counter area
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In back prep area
Jun 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment only has Splashless bleach and no other approved sanitizers available for warewashing. Manager purchased the correct bleach from a nearby store. Inspector educated manager on proper warewashing procedures and set up the sink with sanitizer, and manager began sanitizing dishes during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of personal raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above buckets of apple filling inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed raw eggs from shelf during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "Chlorox multi surface cleaner" stored directly beside single-use cups and plates below front counter. Employee removed spray bottle from shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom interior and shelving inside reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chlorine test strips for chlorine sanitizer used in the three-compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. 1. Plastic bottle containing cooking oil stored directly on floor at cookline. 2. Plastic bottles containing sodas stored directly on floor at front counter. Both items were removed from floor during this inspection.
May 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for approximately 3 seconds total
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator is using unapproved chlorine sanitizer for dishes. Employee went to store and purchased approved bleach during inspection.
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.
Food stored on floor. Soda bottles stored on floor in front counter area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pizza prep cooler
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine syrup on walk in cooler shelf
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in disrepair at salad cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under/behind equipment in kitchen area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bottles in kitchen area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall above salad cooler in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gaskets on pizza reach in cooler Exterior of crock pot
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened waters bottle in walk in cooler, not segregated or labeled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad cooler
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.