Hungry Howies in Bartow
Last inspected:
1405 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hungry Howies in Bartow has been inspected 18 times since 2020, accumulating 79 violations and averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been infrequent across the record, but handwashing and food contact surface violations appeared in multiple inspections between 2020 and 2024, and chemical storage violations were cited in 2021 and 2025. A fire safety violation was documented on October 31, 2024, when an exit door in the lobby was found locked. The most recent inspection on October 14, 2025 was completed with no further action required and cited 12 violations, primarily basic violations involving food contact surfaces and correct procedures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hungry Howies in Bartow: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Hungry Howies in Bartow: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hungry Howies in Bartow: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Hungry Howies in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hungry Howies in Bartow last inspected?
- Hungry Howies in Bartow was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hungry Howies in Bartow?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Howies in Bartow are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Howies in Bartow had?
- Hungry Howies in Bartow has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Howies in Bartow find?
- Hungry Howies in Bartow was most recently inspected on October 14, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hungry Howies in Bartow ever been shut down?
- No, Hungry Howies in Bartow has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Hungry Howies in Bartow had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hungry Howies in Bartow has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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