Hungry Howie's in Tampa
Last inspected:
2001 E Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures
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.
Hungry Howie's in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
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
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
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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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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