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HUNGRY HOWIES PIZZA

3085 JUPITER BLVD SE #18, Palm Bay FL 32909 · 321-276-7797

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1506396
Grade history
MAR 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JUN 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on April 2025. Paid at time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink front used to store wet soiled wiping cloth.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink back near triple sink no towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Sharmila expired in Nov. 2025.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and ladies room do not have self closing devices installed on doors.
Basic/32-04-4
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. Light above walk in cooler door is out.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving for pizza boxes, spices, and single service items is rusted and soiled with food debris. Located next to small make table and over prep table near front hand wash sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back near triple sink.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Stored on front hand wash sink.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on April 2025. Paid at time of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Precooked chicken wings 45f rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning products stored on lower table in back of kitchen next to bags of marinara sauce and bags of dough mix.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Given to operator no new employees on site.
Intermediate/11-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. No instructions or kit on site, provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface cutting board on sandwich cooler heavily soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear kitchen hand wash sink blocked with broom and dust pan.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on sandwich cooler has deep cuts that prevent sanitation.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour stored on tile floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Damaged tile wall behind sandwich make cooler.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Given to operator at inspection.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of pans/utensils. Pizza pans are heavily soiled with baked on debris. Potential cross- contamination from exterior flaking from pans.
Basic/14-37-4
Open dumpster lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Sandwich cooler gasket and exterior soiled with mold like substance. Pizza make cooler soiled on exterior. Pizza oven exterior cables soiled with dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce 120 F - hot holding. Manager turned up warmer for rapid reheat. Re- temp 135 F - hot holding;
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 Cleaner spray bottles stored under table next to pizza dough mix and marinara sauce Bottles moved to chemical storage by staff
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in storage area on ceiling in front of 3 compartment sink
Basic/38-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Soap not dispensing at hand wash sink next to standing reach-in freezer
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Bowl with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese, operator found a scooper with handle to be used.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated dust next to prep table
Basic/36-27-5

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.