HUNGRY HOWIE'S #198
2001 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE. · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with alcohol and degreaser stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
11-03-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Selerino Martinez Manager in charge **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pots stored in hand sink near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in reach-in-cooler not dated marked. **Warning**
Basic 6
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bottled water on floor in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drinks on shelves with foods in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Dirty mop water in yellow bucked with mop not in use near walk-in-cooler **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.