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HUNGRY HOWIE'S #171

HUNGRY HOWIE'S #171 maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in BRADENTON. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 7 months ago · 6 reports on file

301 Boulevard West
Florida, 34205
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

7/29/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10879870

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 8 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tank next to soda syrup rack unsecured.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed rear kitchen ceiling tile by vent soiled.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door reach in cooler with missing handle. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at side kitchen exterior door.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles adjacent to rear kitchen hand sink.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled and dusty.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor. Manager moved off of floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food handling employee touch cell phone then put pizza on buffet without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager coached employee and he changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

3/21/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10761840

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on salad prep cart rear kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Manager working on cutting boards. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on 2 door reach in missing in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Observed manager in process of replacing. **Time Extended**

1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8853316

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed grease and black substance build up on ceiling tiles by dish area. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on salad prep cart rear kitchen. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with no hair restraint. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on 2 door reach in missing in kitchen area. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath side kitchen exit door. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood system. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw ground beef stored above ready to eat ham, pickles and salami in walk in cooler. Manager moved beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-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. Observed no proof of any food safety training for food employees. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at rear kitchen handwashing sink. Manager put soap at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

8/7/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8736454

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath side exterior kitchen door. Manager has purchased materials to repair. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 cases of foam cups on the floor. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label on sugar container. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine out of sanitizer solution. Tested at 10ppm. Manager added sanitizer and machine tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front hand wash sink. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

1/22/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8506864

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed heavy lime buildup interior of dish machine.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under side exterior kitchen door.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 in place.

9/22/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8357458

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup stored in sugar container. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed latch on walk-in cooler with cardboard and tape.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 liters of soda stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Manager moved from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water in reach in cooler drawer on food line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site