Hungry Howie's in Lakeland
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4744 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hungry Howie's in Lakeland has had 10 inspections since 2019, accumulating 31 violations at an average of 3.1 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Food contact surface violations appeared across multiple inspections, and chemical storage violations were cited in at least four separate inspections between 2019 and 2020. An administrative complaint was recommended following an August 2022 inspection that documented improper chemical storage. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 found 2 basic violations 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 (10)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hungry Howie's in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hungry Howie's in Lakeland last inspected?
- Hungry Howie's in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 10, 2025. 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 in Lakeland are: Chemical properly stored, Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Howie's in Lakeland had?
- Hungry Howie's in Lakeland has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 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 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on November 10, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hungry Howie's in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Hungry Howie's in Lakeland 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.
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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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