Hungry Howie's in Lakeland
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2740 Hwy 92 E, Lakeland, FL 33801Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hungry Howie's #135 in Lakeland has averaged 3.3 violations per inspection across 8 inspections between September 2020 and January 2026, well below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 3 inspections, and hand washing violations were cited twice. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 found 6 violations including high-priority employee health reporting issues and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hungry Howie's in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Hungry Howie's in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Hungry Howie's in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hungry Howie's in Lakeland last inspected?
- Hungry Howie's #135 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hungry Howie's in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Howie's #135 in Lakeland are: Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Howie's in Lakeland had?
- Hungry Howie's #135 in Lakeland has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Howie's in Lakeland find?
- Hungry Howie's #135 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hungry Howie's in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Hungry Howie's #135 in Lakeland 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 V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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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