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HUNGRY HOWIES PIZZA #0168

819 W BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · (813)684-0988

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS3903657
Grade history
AUG 23
DEC 23
DEC 24
AUG 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato held at 56F in salad cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato held at 56F in salad cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Aug 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza make cooler door gaskets
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Aug 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato held at 56F in salad cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza make cooler door gaskets
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and tomatoes stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator arranged correctly.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser observed on chest freezer lid. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has slime buildup.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of black olives in hand sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop grated Parmesan cheese in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open energy drink on flip top cooler shelf. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelf.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of red onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance observed on flip top cooler lid.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle labeled glass cleanser on top of the small white chest style freezer.. Glass cleanser was removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at the pizza station is soiled with black mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bottle of Dr Pepper on the pizza cutting table near the oven. The drink was moved to the bottom shelf.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray sanitizer on cutting boards
High priority/41-10-4
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed IBUPROFEN stored on shelf above prep table
High priority/41-07-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed employee restroom door left open
Basic/32-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline
Basic/14-69-4

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.