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HUNGRY HOWIES #257

5912 18TH ST E · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3601169
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13572589
DBPR license5105333

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a dry storage rack in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed sanitizer bottle stored next to red wine vinegar and bag of croutons on shelf next to walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed no certified food manager on site. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 3

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in the dishwasher and pizza make line area soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed ceiling vents still soiled. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Several cutting boards in the kitchen.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed several cutting boards with cut marks , not cleanable. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#3Basic36-50-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Observed fan guard covers in walk in cooler soiled. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.