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HUNGRY HOWIES STORE 165

16517 FISHHAWK BLVD, Lithia FL 33547 · 813-689-9200

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3917688
Grade history
JUL 23
OCT 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2025. Verified license is current and up to date in system
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked blue cutting board on cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster observed. Emailed to manager
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks and speed racks soiled with built up debris.
Basic/23-03-4
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Packaged pizza boxes stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
The state's own report →
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of rubbing alcohol and glass cleaner on shelving on make line
High priority/41-10-4
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment Sink Super San Quaternary Ammonium testing at 500+ppm. Manager emptied and remade adding extra water. Tested at 400ppm Will call for service
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Currently have 11 new hires with in 60 days of hire. Sent form to manager
Intermediate/11-26-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2025.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bin of pizza sauce on make line floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Drink station removed additional drive-through window added. Establishment added half wall, next to front counter, added food storage and single service storage. Observed reaching freezer added an area. Plans originally approved. The schematic on file is for Brandon store. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Jul 12, 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 ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.lwater bottle at dough prep area
Basic/12B-07-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.