Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HUNGRY HOWIES

5570 N 4 ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 337032252

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3760514
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13862251
DBPR license6208964

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. Emailed operator vomiting and diarrheal written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: Discussed printing vomiting and diarrheal written procedures. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired certificate observed for operator Scott Dearing completion date of 5/15/2018 through State Food Safety. Expired certificate observed for Romain Dabydeen completion date of 4/9/2019 through Serve Safe. Expired certificate observed for Jordan Stinson with a completion date of 4/29/2018 through Serve Safe. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: Operator has plans for employee training and Certified Food Manager training August 4, 2026. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer heavily soiled with dry food debris. Laminator has grime build up. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 12

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of grime on door handles for reach in cooler closest to the pizza oven. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled with dust throughout restaurant. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic28-02-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from air filters and plumbing inside of walk in cooler. Water is dripping into buckets sitting on top of cases of cheese. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler has deep cuts along surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

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#5Basic36-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Most areas of the restaurant are missing cove molding. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic08B-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from ac compressor in walk in cooler into buckets stored on top of cases of cheese, and dripping onto cases of cheese. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: Operator cleaned and vacuumed piping, unpackaged food moved to avoid cross contamination **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on reach in deli cooler. ice buildup on reach in freezer near the dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: Discussed printing the choking poster we provided. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Corner of reach in prep table has large buildup of pink and black mold like substance in both top corners. Gaskets on reach in coolers are heavily soiled with mold like substance. Sides of pizza oven heavily soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of deli coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-28: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.