DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HUNGRY HOWIES #222

With 6 inspections documented, HUNGRY HOWIES #222 maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating in PUNTA GORDA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

226 Tamiami Trail
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13490313

  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's bathroom in disrepair.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing door and/or tight fitting at men's bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink in disrepair at prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at prep area handwash sink due to pipe in disrepair underneath the handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901746

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda bottles on the floor next to Display Cooler Unit. Operator removed the bottles off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside the frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718078

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at dooor handle of Walk in Cooler.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at frontline area.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734695

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed not self closing/tight fitting at men's restroom.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at prep area.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 114F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503872

  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side water handle inoperable at kitchen/prep area handwash sink. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the frontline handwash sink. Educated the operator. Warning
  • 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 the documents not completed due to no signature of permit holder. Operator signed the documents. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen/prep area handwash sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356433

  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 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. Provided the form and the document was completed by end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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.