Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach

Last inspected:

6104 N Us Highway 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Hungry Howies #197 in Apollo Beach averaged 6.3 violations per inspection across 18 inspections since July 2020, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 11 of the 18 inspections, with employee health policy, hand-washing, shell stock handling, and food temperature control cited repeatedly across the record. Employee health policy violations were documented in 5 separate inspections (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025), and proper hand-washing violations appeared in 7 inspections — a pattern indicating systemic staff training deficiencies. Shell stock requirement violations were cited in 6 inspections, suggesting persistent confusion around raw shellfish handling and documentation. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. A portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location on July 1, 2021. The most recent inspection on July 25, 2025 resulted in 14 violations (3 intermediate, 4 basic, reported under 6 high-priority findings in the violation detail) and an administrative complaint recommendation — a formal escalation signaling potential state enforcement proceedings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

19Inspections
114Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Hungry Howies #197 in Apollo Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025065271 $160.00 Jul 25, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher stored underneath register away from designated location.

Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach last inspected?
Hungry Howies #197 in Apollo Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Howies #197 in Apollo Beach are: Outer openings protected, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach had?
Hungry Howies #197 in Apollo Beach has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach find?
Hungry Howies #197 in Apollo Beach was most recently inspected on July 30, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach ever been shut down?
No, Hungry Howies #197 in Apollo Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V42 (Equipment condition) mean?
Violation 42 (Equipment condition) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/42.
Has Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Hungry Howies #197 in Apollo Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Hungry Howies #197 in Apollo Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Hungry Howies in Apollo Beach been fined?
Hungry Howies #197 in Apollo Beach has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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