HUNGRY HOWIES #257
5912 18TH ST E · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard cooked eggs 57f, cut lettuce 59f, cheese 55f, ham 53f and macaroni salad on buffet line. Manager stated products had only been on buffet about 2 hours. Manager removed product and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rear hand sink blocked with sanitizer bucket and scrubber pad. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Observed no proof of any training on site. **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. Observed some employees with no written plan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on line on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food handling employees wearing bracelets with bracelet on. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 77f water on food line. Manager removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light fixture in dishroom not shielded. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.