HUNGRY HOWIE’S
25861 US 19;US 98;US 27 Alternate
Florida, 32680
Dixie County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Four acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back-side of monitors on ceiling near pizza oven soiled with dust. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use containers stored directly on floor in storage area near restrooms.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink at kitchen entrance has standing water and is slow draining.
- 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on ground behind building. Inspector had manager place sign in back door to keep employees from using it until the sewage can be cleaned. Inspector reported sewage on ground to DEP during this inspection. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside of refrigerated make-table by pizza oven: shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the shredded cheddar was placed inside the unit at 10am. Shredded cheddar is stored in a plastic pan up on top of pan containing shredded mozzarella.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside of refrigerated make-table by pizza oven: shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the shredded cheddar was placed inside the unit at 10am. Shredded cheddar is stored in a plastic pan up on top of pan containing shredded mozzarella. Stop sale issued.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jug containing "Fabuloso" cleaner stored on table in back of kitchen beside and above pizza boxes. Manager removed Fabuloso from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sinks at kitchen entrance and at kitchen back door. Manager replenished soap during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: 12 rodent droppings in kitchen along interior walls of pizza box storage shelf below prep table at pizza oven. 2 rodent droppings in kitchen along interior walls of shelving below front service counter. 4 rodent droppings in kitchen on edge of safe, on money drop slot. Admin Complaint
- 35A-21-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: None observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 2 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5: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.
- 12B-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
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bucket lid over pizza sauce at cookline has large crack on top. Repeat Violation
- 08B-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
- 23-03-4: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
- 36-50-4: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
- 35A-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
- 35A-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
- 53A-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
- 31B-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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in kitchen.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pizza sauce container lid cracked near prep area. Cracked plastic pan on shelf in warewash area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pizza sauce stored on floor in kitchen near pizza oven. Jug of margarine stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee placed both items on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground on and around pad at dumpster area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelves of prep tables throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpsters beside building left open. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic lids not inverted on shelf above three-compartment sink. Employee inverted lids during this inspection.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building beside back door.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Three expired manager's certificates. Expired on 03/23/2022, 06/04/2028, and 08/17/2023.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler certificate unavailable for employee who stated they have been employed at restaurant for six months.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One FRLA certificate expired 08/23/2023.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing "Fabuloso" on shelf in kitchen. Employee added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).