HUNGRY HOWIES #222

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

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.