Hungry Howies in Wildwood
Last inspected:
701 S Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785Part of: Hungry Howies Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hungry Howies in Wildwood has accumulated 120 violations across 21 inspections, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, with handwashing and proper cooking temperature failures cited repeatedly across multiple inspections from 2021 through 2025, alongside chemical storage violations appearing in at least four separate inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Most recent inspections show continued compliance issues: the June 2, 2025 routine inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after three high-priority violations were found (proper hand/arm washing, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory requirements), and a March 18, 2025 complaint investigation similarly resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation for violations including proper hand/arm washing, shell stock requirements, and consumer advisory failures. The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025 was completed with no further action required, though two handwashing procedure violations (listed as high-priority) were documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hungry Howies in Wildwood: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Hungry Howies in Wildwood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025055577 | $400.00 | Jun 2, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Hungry Howies in Wildwood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections21 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Hungry Howies in Wildwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hungry Howies in Wildwood last inspected?
- Hungry Howies in Wildwood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hungry Howies in Wildwood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Howies in Wildwood are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Howies in Wildwood had?
- Hungry Howies in Wildwood has had 21 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 Howies in Wildwood find?
- Hungry Howies in Wildwood was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hungry Howies in Wildwood ever been shut down?
- No, Hungry Howies in Wildwood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has Hungry Howies in Wildwood faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hungry Howies in Wildwood has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Hungry Howies in Wildwood been fined?
- Hungry Howies in Wildwood has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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