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HUNGRY HOWIES PIZZA

9109 RIDGE RD, New Port Richey FL 34654 · 727-846-7760

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6101781
Grade history
OCT 23
JAN 24
FEB 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. julienne ham (46F - Cold Holding) pan over filled, operator moved top portion from pan and moved out to walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023070111Oct 23, 2023Jan 16, 2024$800
3--2021047068Oct 7, 2021Nov 8, 2021$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor, operator moved to shelf
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtain in walk in cooler door frame Fan guards in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 24, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by vertical freezer in back of kitchen 1 live roach on ziploc bag over outlet by mop sink 1 live roach on pvc pipe by mop sink 2 live roaches in bathroom cabinet 1 live roach on floor in bathroom 1 live roach on floor by back door 1 live roach on bottom of counter over prep table 1 live roach on wall above paper towel dispenser
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · 1 live roach on wall under prep table next to hand wash sink 1 live roach on side of vertical freezer 5 live roaches on gasket of vertical freezer Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtain in walk in cooler door frame Fan guards in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 23, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by vertical freezer in back of kitchen 1 live roach on ziploc bag over outlet by mop sink 1 live roach on pvc pipe by mop sink 2 live roaches in bathroom cabinet 1 live roach on floor in bathroom 1 live roach on floor by back door 1 live roach on bottom of counter over prep table 1 live roach on wall above paper towel dispenser
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. julienne ham (46F - Cold Holding) pan over filled, operator moved top portion from pan and moved out to walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches behind white vertical freezer 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 2 dead roaches by back door 2 dead roaches in bathroom cabinet
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided poster to manager on duty
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtain in walk in cooler door frame Fan guards in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning

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.