Hungry Howie's in Tampa

Last inspected:

2001 E Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610

Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Hungry Howie's #198 in Tampa has accumulated 120 violations across 19 inspections, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection—roughly 21% higher than the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a recurring concern, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022), proper hand and arm washing violations in multiple inspections, and food contact surface violations appearing repeatedly across the inspection history. An inspection on August 14, 2024 documented particularly severe findings with 10 total violations including high-priority citations for employee health policy, improper cooking temperatures, parasite destruction, shell stock requirements, and food in poor condition. The most recent inspection on December 30, 2025 resulted in compliance with prior violations and was closed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
120Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Hungry Howie's in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Hungry Howie's in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Hungry Howie's in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howie's in Tampa last inspected?
Hungry Howie's #198 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 30, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Hungry Howie's in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Howie's #198 in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Hungry Howie's in Tampa had?
Hungry Howie's #198 in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Howie's in Tampa find?
Hungry Howie's #198 in Tampa was most recently inspected on December 30, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Hungry Howie's in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Hungry Howie's #198 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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