Hungry Howie's in Tavares
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1998 State Rd 19, Tavares, FL 32778Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hungry Howie's in Tavares averaged 6.7 violations per inspection across 12 inspections between July 2020 and August 2025, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have recurred throughout the record, including employee health policy violations (cited in February 2022 and June 2021), chemical storage violations (cited in 8 of the last 6 inspections), consumer advisory violations (cited in 7 inspections), and shell stock handling violations (cited in 4 inspections). A Warning Issued disposition on June 22, 2021 followed 16 violations documented in that inspection. The most recent inspection on August 25, 2025 documented 12 violations including one high-priority chemical storage violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hungry Howie's in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Hungry Howie's in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Hungry Howie's in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hungry Howie's in Tavares last inspected?
- Hungry Howie's in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 25, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hungry Howie's in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Howie's in Tavares are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Howie's in Tavares had?
- Hungry Howie's in Tavares has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Howie's in Tavares find?
- Hungry Howie's in Tavares was most recently inspected on August 25, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hungry Howie's in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, Hungry Howie's in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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