Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville
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5613 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32216Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville was emergency-closed on December 13, 2019 for roach activity. The facility has logged 21 inspections and 194 violations since 2016, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. A disciplinary action resulted in $600 in fines. High-priority violations have included employee health policy violations (cited in 2022 and 2021), improper hand washing and arm washing (2022 and 2020), failure to maintain proper cooking temperatures (2022 and 2021), and inadequate chemical storage (2022 and 2021). The most recent inspection on October 7, 2025 found 6 violations (1 intermediate, 2 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: December 13, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020000207 | $600.00 | Dec 13, 2019 | Orlando |
Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections34 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections39 violations · 18 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between December 13, 2019 and December 16, 2019. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 7, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville was last shut down on December 13, 2019 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville had?
- Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville find?
- Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 7, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville been fined?
- Hungry Howie's 252 in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $600.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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