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HUNGRY HOWIES PIZZA & SUBS

1677 SE HWY US 19, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352.563.1151

Last inspected Sep 3, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1900841
Grade history
JUL 23
SEP 23
JUL 24
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 13 under/on wheels of pizza prep cooler 14 under/on wheels of work top prep cooler 7 in upper tile counter crevice behind Pepsi cooler at front counter are
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023049173Jul 27, 2023Oct 16, 2023$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Plastic curtains on walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sep 26, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Ceiling vent above salad prep station soiled with accumulated food debris, dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Center wall currently in process of being retiled. Operator states work will be finished within the week.
Basic/36-30-4
Sep 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 28, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended
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/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 28, 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. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 13 under/on wheels of pizza prep cooler 14 under/on wheels of work top prep cooler 7 in upper tile counter crevice behind Pepsi cooler at front counter are
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · 1 live under pizza prep cooler Time Extended/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · 3 live roaches under/near prep cooler Time Extended
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended
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/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 28, 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. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 13 under/on wheels of pizza prep cooler 14 under/on wheels of work top prep cooler 7 in upper tile counter crevice behind Pepsi cooler at front counter are
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · 1 live under pizza prep cooler Time Extended
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended
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/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 3 between pizza prep cooler and work top cooler
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2023 · 8 dead under pizza prep cooler Time Extended
Jul 27, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 10 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 priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 13 under/on wheels of pizza prep cooler 14 under/on wheels of work top prep cooler 7 in upper tile counter crevice behind Pepsi cooler at front counter are
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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/Warning
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 3 between pizza prep cooler and work top cooler
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair inside of walk in cooler door
Basic/14-71-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Two jugs of liquid margarine near rear prep table
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At rear hand sink in prep area
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -under pizza prep tables soiled -top of cooks line shelves
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front pizza prep cooler interior soiled
Basic/22-16-4/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.