Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell
Last inspected:
840 N Main St, Bushnell, FL 33513Howie's Family Restaurant in Bushnell has accumulated 256 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces recurring compliance issues, particularly with food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and single-use items. A fire safety inspection in 2024 found a large propane tank stored inside the building near the back door, which was moved outside during the inspection. Most recently, inspections in 2024 and 2025 documented high-priority violations, including an administrative complaint recommended in December 2024 after 20 violations were found in a single visit.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
This Facility
8.5
violations / inspection
8.5 violations per inspection
Sumter County Avg
4.23
violations / inspection
4.23 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Sumter County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Large tank inside near back door. Manager moved outside during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections38 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell last inspected?
- Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 20, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell?
- The most frequently cited violations at Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell had?
- Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell find?
- Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell was most recently inspected on April 20, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell ever been shut down?
- No, Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Howies Family Resturant in Bushnell operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Howie's Family Restaurant (2024).
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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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