License No. 3909725|Public Food Service Establishment|Hillsborough County, FloridaInspected Dec 30, 2025
State of Florida Inspection Record

HUNGRY HOWIE'S #198

2001 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE., TAMPA, FL 33610

HUNGRY HOWIE'S #198 keeps a clean kitchen by state inspection standards. Only minor issues noted in the past year. The trailing-year record shows 3 violations, including 1 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.

Solid
86.9
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against TAMPA

Scores higher than 66% of the 2196 inspected restaurants in TAMPA on the trailing-year record.

86.9
Lowest scoreCity median · 76.8Highest score
Against Hillsborough County

1 high-priority violation on the trailing-year record — below the Hillsborough County average of 2.0.

This kitchen1
County average2.0
Below county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.

The Inspection Record

6 inspections

Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.

Visit 01 — Routine - Food
Dec 30, 2025
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - Complied
No violations on record for this visit

This visit closed with no further action required.

Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 02 — Routine - Food
Oct 13, 2025
Disposition
Warning Issued
Advisories, date marking & labeling
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 3rd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Routine - Food
Oct 22, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - Complied
Hair restraints & clean clothes
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Routine - Food
Aug 14, 2024
Disposition
Warning Issued
Handwashing & employee habits

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority×2
Raw-food separation & protection

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Chemicals & toxic substances
Repeat — 2nd time

Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.

High-priority
Employee health
Repeat — 2nd time

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate×3
Dishwashing facilities & test kits

Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.

Intermediate×2
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate×2
Advisories, date marking & labeling

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 2nd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
Cleaning equipment
Repeat — 3rd time

Mops, brooms, and other cleaning and maintenance equipment stored or maintained improperly.

Basic×2
Hair restraints & clean clothes

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
Nov 14, 2023
Disposition
Follow-up inspection · Compliance recordedCall Back - Complied
Non-food surfaces dirty
Repeat — 2nd time

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Cleaning equipment
Repeat — 2nd time

Mops, brooms, and other cleaning and maintenance equipment stored or maintained improperly.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Routine - Food
Sep 14, 2023
Disposition
Warning Issued
Chemicals & toxic substances

Cleaning chemicals or other toxic substances unlabeled or stored where they can reach food.

High-priority
Employee health

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate×2
Handwash sinks & supplies

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate×2
Manager certification & training

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
Wiping cloths & linens

Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.

Basic
Non-food surfaces dirty

Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.

Basic
Cleaning equipment

Mops, brooms, and other cleaning and maintenance equipment stored or maintained improperly.

Basic
License current & displayed

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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License on file
3909725
Inspected
Dec 30, 2025
Scoring
Trailing-year aggregate — How it works
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Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site
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