HUNGRY HOWIES PIZZA
810 N ORANGE AVE STE 3, Green Cove Springs FL 32043 · 904-863-3084
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches found in the following areas; 1 live roach on floor at back door 1 live roach at front counter 1 live roach under bench in the lobby All 3 roaches killed and discarded during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2026.
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 written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent and surrounding ceiling tiles at the walk-in cooler have dust.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to storage room next door to establishment has daylight showing at the right side and bottom threshold.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted sign.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Mar 30, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches found in the following areas; 1 live roach on floor at back door 1 live roach at front counter 1 live roach under bench in the lobby All 3 roaches killed and discarded during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at flip top reach in cooler. Employee replaced paper towels.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches found in the following areas; 5 dead roaches on top of grease trap at triple sink 1 dead roaches found in at front counter 3 dead roaches on floor at grease trap 1 dead roach on wall under triple sink Employee removed and discarded dead roaches.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on shelf above prep table.
Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce and onions stored on the floor by the walk-in cooler. Employee moved both products from the floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator hung poster.
Open dumpster lid. Right lid on shared dumpster is open.
Sep 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cucumbers stored in take out bag in walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Case of margarine on the floor in walk-in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105.
Open dumpster lid. Left lid on shared dumpster is open.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth solution stored on the floor at pizza oven.
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cucumbers in back reach in cooler stored in take out bag with cucumbers in direct contact with the bag.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training available for Corey, Jordan, Destiny and Aaron all hired over 60 days ago per manager. Also, records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Training certificates for Michael F, Andrew N and William H have the issue and expiration dates altered. Also, certificate for Gary G has no information completed other than the name.
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. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to person in charge.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink by triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents in kitchen and prep areas are soiled.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee has food on back prep table. Observed employee eating in prep area at beginning and towards end of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and beverage cup stored on top of case of pizza sauce by side exit. Employee removed personal items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee portioning vegetables on make line with no beard guard.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water valve on handwash sink by triple sink.
Food stored on floor. Case of pizza sauce stored on the floor by side exit. Employee moved to shelf.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side exit door self-closing device is not operating.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service take out boxes and forks stored on the floor in adjacent storage area next door to establishment.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jessica Randall, expired 5/16/2023, ServeSafe
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No one is able to find any trading for any employees during inspection.
Aug 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2023
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jessica Randall, expired 5/16/2023, ServeSafe
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No one is able to find any trading for any employees during inspection.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Large sections of bottom of dumpster completely rusted out, per manager the owner has called multiple times to get dumpster replaced.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee wearing watch in kitchen.
No copy of latest inspection report available. No one is able to find a copy of the last inspection.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door to kitchen is not self closing.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in kitchen by walk in cooler door.
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.