Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala
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2701 Sw College Rd 310, Ocala, FL 34474Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala has operated under persistent food safety violations and enforcement escalation over its inspection history. The facility was emergency-closed on June 15, 2015 for no warewashing facilities. Across 20 inspections spanning 2015–2025, the facility accumulated 113 violations, averaging 5.65 per inspection—above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been chronic, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections between 2022 and 2024, handwashing procedure violations appearing in multiple inspections, and shell stock requirements violations documented repeatedly. Chemical storage failures appeared across at least 5 inspections. A disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines was issued. The facility's recent inspection trajectory shows escalating enforcement: the September 13, 2024 routine inspection cited 9 violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation; the July 19, 2023 complaint inspection documented 13 violations and triggered a warning; and the March 2, 2023 routine inspection cited 10 violations with 2 high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on August 28, 2025 documented 20 violations—the highest single-inspection count on record—including high-priority violations for employee health policy, chemical storage, handwashing procedures, and shell stock requirements, yet was closed with no further action.
Most recent closure: June 15, 2015 for no warewashing facilities.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| No Warewashing Facilities | 09:07:00 |
Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015027545 | $400.00 | Jun 15, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate 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 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala last inspected?
- Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala last shut down?
- Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala was last shut down on June 15, 2015 for no warewashing facilities. 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 Gaitway Plaza in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala had?
- Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala find?
- Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala was most recently inspected on August 28, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala ever been shut down?
- Yes, Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala been fined?
- Hungry Howie's Gaitway Plaza in Ocala has been fined a total of $400.00 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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