Hungry Howies in Polk City
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108 N Commonwealth Ave, Polk City, FL 33868Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hungry Howies in Polk City has been inspected 12 times since 2019, accumulating 23 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averages 1.9 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Consumer advisory violations appeared in 5 separate inspections between 2020 and 2025, indicating a recurring pattern in communicating potential allergen or health information to customers. Food contact surface violations were cited in 3 inspections, and hand washing violations appeared once in 2022. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 found 6 violations, including recurring consumer advisory issues, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hungry Howies in Polk City: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Hungry Howies in Polk City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hungry Howies in Polk City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hungry Howies in Polk City last inspected?
- Hungry Howies in Polk City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hungry Howies in Polk City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Howies in Polk City are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Howies in Polk City had?
- Hungry Howies in Polk City has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Howies in Polk City find?
- Hungry Howies in Polk City was most recently inspected on November 21, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hungry Howies in Polk City ever been shut down?
- No, Hungry Howies in Polk 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.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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.
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