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HUNGRY HOWIE'S #198

HUNGRY HOWIE'S #198 maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2001 East Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933166

  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bulk cucumbers stored in togo style bags at time of inspection Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed food stored in walk in cooler in ziploc bags and plastic food containers not labeled at time of inspection. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty cannot locate their certified food manager card at time of inspection. Xiomara santos Warning

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859781

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8787282

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bottled water on floor in walk-in-cooler Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drinks on shelves with foods in walk-in-cooler Warning
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Dirty mop water in yellow bucked with mop not in use near walk-in-cooler Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with alcohol and degreaser stored on prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Selerino Martinez Manager in charge Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pots stored in hand sink near 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. 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. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings in reach-in-cooler not dated marked. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499851

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood oven vent soiled with dust and grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8386159

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood oven vent soiled with dust and grease Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottles are improperly stored over prep table near stretch machine. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning items stored in hand sink near 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ashley McClendon Person In Charge 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. Warning