Hungry Howie's in Lake City
Last inspected:
857 Sw Main Blvd Ste 110, Lake City, FL 32025Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hungry Howie's #0166 in Lake City averaged 5.3 violations per inspection across 13 routine and complaint-based inspections between October 2020 and November 2025, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 9 of the 13 inspections, including recurring citations for improper hand and arm washing (appearing in 5 inspections), food contact surface violations (4 inspections), improper cooking temperatures (4 inspections), and chemical storage violations (4 inspections). Employee health reporting violations were cited in 3 inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following a November 2022 inspection that documented 9 violations including employee health reporting, hand washing, food contact surfaces, cooking temperatures, consumer advisory, and chemical storage issues. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone during that same November 2022 inspection. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 documented 4 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hungry Howie's in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Hungry Howie's in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Hungry Howie's in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Hungry Howie's in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hungry Howie's in Lake City last inspected?
- Hungry Howie's #0166 in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hungry Howie's in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Howie's #0166 in Lake City are: Single-use items, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Howie's in Lake City had?
- Hungry Howie's #0166 in Lake City has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Howie's in Lake City find?
- Hungry Howie's #0166 in Lake City was most recently inspected on November 18, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hungry Howie's in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Hungry Howie's #0166 in Lake City 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.
- Has Hungry Howie's in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hungry Howie's #0166 in Lake City 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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