Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HUNGRY HOWIE’S

25861 SE US HWY 19 · OLD TOWN · Dixie County · FL 32680

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3449984
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739011
DBPR license2500132

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 20, 2024 3:18 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 22, 2024 8:42 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 34 rodent droppings on shelf below front counter around boxes containing single-use utensils. 10 rodent droppings on shelf below front ice box containing Parmesan cheese packets. 14 rodent droppings on shelf below prep table near pizza oven, beside pizza boxes. 6 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen beside and under three-compartment sink. 10 rodent droppings on lower shelf below prep table in back of kitchen near mixer, beside and around bags containing pickles and banana peppers. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Large quantities of gnawed cardboard on shelving below front service counter, behind boxes containing utensils. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53A-07-6

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/ 1. One ServSafe Certified Food Manager certificate for Ahmad Kazbour expired on 03/23/2022. 2. One ServSafe Certified Food Manager certificate for Joseph F Freirmuth expired on 06/04/2018. One certificate available for Brandy Smith expires on 09/28/2026, but employee stated Brandy Smith does not work here anymore. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No soap at handwashing sink at kitchen entrance. 2. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen near back door. 3. No towels at handwash sink in kitchen near back door.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 7 Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in kitchen.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on corner of prep table in back of kitchen above plastic wrap. Employee removed drink from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bucket lid over pizza sauce at cookline has large crack on top. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket containing pizza sauce stored directly on floor at cookline. Employee placed pizza sauce on cart during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Shelving below front counter soiled with gnawed cardboard and rodent droppings. 2. Shelving below prep table near pizza oven soiled with food debris and rodent droppings. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vent on wall near restrooms soiled with dust. 2. Ceiling tile near restrooms soiled with mold-like substanc

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.