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HUNGRY HOWIES

9517 E FOWLER AVE · THONOTOSASSA · Hillsborough County · FL 335922139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3479785
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8790782
DBPR license3907422

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with operator on renewal of license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Operator cleaned killed , cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. One live roach observed near dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#11Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Diced Bacon prepared day before not date marked. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided operator education packet containing cleanup procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Christopher B. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining test strip. No test strip available upon request. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Discussed with operator on maintaining records of food employee training. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near 3 compartment sink,unlabeled bottle stored above prep table , operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles above walk in cooler in disrepair. Discussed with operator. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile near dough station in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled above walkway to walk in refrigerator. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above box storage area, near back door. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under 3 compartment sink, under dry storage, near water heater. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Tomato sauce stored on floor near oven , operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Tomatoes sauce cups stored on floor next to delivery station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled thorough out kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor near delivery station. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.