OLD TOWN, Dixie County

HUNGRY HOWIE’S

25861 SE US HWY 19, OLD TOWN, FL 32680

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Oct 31, 2025
City
OLD TOWN
County
Dixie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

28-13-5

Detail 24156237

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Septic system overflowing onto ground behind establishment. Inspector had employee place a sign on the back door instructing employees to leave it closed. Inspector reported the sewage on the ground to the Department of Environmental Protection during this inspection. Following day callback per Robert. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 24156235

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pan containing fully-cooked chicken wings in portion bags missing date mark inside reach-in cooler near pizza oven. Employee stated they were opened on Sunday and added the proper date during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24156238

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in warewash area near back door.

40-06-5

Detail 24156236

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on top of prep table above pizza boxes near back door of kitchen. Employee removed backpack from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 24156234

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on pizza sauce container at prep area.

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

28-13-5

Detail 23505335

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on ground behind building. Inspector had manager place sign in back door to keep employees from using it until the sewage can be cleaned. Inspector reported sewage on ground to DEP during this inspection. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23505332

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside of refrigerated make-table by pizza oven: shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the shredded cheddar was placed inside the unit at 10am. Shredded cheddar is stored in a plastic pan up on top of pan containing shredded mozzarella.

03A-02-5

Detail 23505329

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside of refrigerated make-table by pizza oven: shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the shredded cheddar was placed inside the unit at 10am. Shredded cheddar is stored in a plastic pan up on top of pan containing shredded mozzarella. Stop sale issued.

41-10-4

Detail 23505333

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jug containing "Fabuloso" cleaner stored on table in back of kitchen beside and above pizza boxes. Manager removed Fabuloso from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23505330

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sinks at kitchen entrance and at kitchen back door. Manager replenished soap during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23505334

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Four acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23505328

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back-side of monitors on ceiling near pizza oven soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23505331

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes containing single-use containers stored directly on floor in storage area near restrooms.

29-20-5

Detail 23505327

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink at kitchen entrance has standing water and is slow draining.

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-04-4

Detail 23374778

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 34 rodent droppings on shelf below front counter around boxes containing single-use utensils. 10 rodent droppings on shelf below front ice box containing Parmesan cheese packets. 14 rodent droppings on shelf below prep table near pizza oven, beside pizza boxes. 6 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen beside and under three-compartment sink. 10 rodent droppings on lower shelf below prep table in back of kitchen near mixer, beside and around bags containing pickles and banana peppers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: 12 rodent droppings in kitchen along interior walls of pizza box storage shelf below prep table at pizza oven. 2 rodent droppings in kitchen along interior walls of shelving below front service counter. 4 rodent droppings in kitchen on edge of safe, on money drop slot. Admin Complaint

35A-21-4

Detail 23374777

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Large quantities of gnawed cardboard on shelving below front service counter, behind boxes containing utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: None observed. Time Extended

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-04-4

Detail 23373786

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 34 rodent droppings on shelf below front counter around boxes containing single-use utensils. 10 rodent droppings on shelf below front ice box containing Parmesan cheese packets. 14 rodent droppings on shelf below prep table near pizza oven, beside pizza boxes. 6 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen beside and under three-compartment sink. 10 rodent droppings on lower shelf below prep table in back of kitchen near mixer, beside and around bags containing pickles and banana peppers. Warning

35A-21-4

Detail 23373779

High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Large quantities of gnawed cardboard on shelving below front service counter, behind boxes containing utensils. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 23373783

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. One ServSafe Certified Food Manager certificate for Ahmad Kazbour expired on 03/23/2022. 2. One ServSafe Certified Food Manager certificate for Joseph F Freirmuth expired on 06/04/2018. One certificate available for Brandy Smith expires on 09/28/2026, but employee stated Brandy Smith does not work here anymore. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23373781

Intermediate - No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No soap at handwashing sink at kitchen entrance. 2. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen near back door. 3. No towels at handwash sink in kitchen near back door.

36-37-5

Detail 23373780

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 7 Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 23373778

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on corner of prep table in back of kitchen above plastic wrap. Employee removed drink from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23373785

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bucket lid over pizza sauce at cookline has large crack on top. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23373782

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket containing pizza sauce stored directly on floor at cookline. Employee placed pizza sauce on cart during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23373784

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Shelving below front counter soiled with gnawed cardboard and rodent droppings. 2. Shelving below prep table near pizza oven soiled with food debris and rodent droppings. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 23373777

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vent on wall near restrooms soiled with dust. 2. Ceiling tile near restrooms soiled with mold-like substanc

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

29-34-4

Detail 22502108

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building beside back door.

53A-03-7

Detail 22502110

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Three expired manager's certificates. Expired on 03/23/2022, 06/04/2028, and 08/17/2023.

53B-13-5

Detail 22502107

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler certificate unavailable for employee who stated they have been employed at restaurant for six months.

53B-14-5

Detail 22502103

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One FRLA certificate expired 08/23/2023.

41-17-4

Detail 22502104

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing "Fabuloso" on shelf in kitchen. Employee added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22502109

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in kitchen.

14-38-4

Detail 22502106

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pizza sauce container lid cracked near prep area. Cracked plastic pan on shelf in warewash area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22502111

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of pizza sauce stored on floor in kitchen near pizza oven. Jug of margarine stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee placed both items on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 22502101

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground on and around pad at dumpster area.

23-03-4

Detail 22502112

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelves of prep tables throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 22502105

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpsters beside building left open. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22502102

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic lids not inverted on shelf above three-compartment sink. Employee inverted lids during this inspection.

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 21740906

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near back door. Manager replenished during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21740907

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 21740905

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on prep table near back door above to-go boxes. Manager removed jackets from prep table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 21740903

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clean plastic container on lower shelf of prep table near mixer.

33-11-4

Detail 21740904

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster beside building.

33-16-4

Detail 21740902

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpsters beside building.

29-20-5

Detail 21740901

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink near kitchen entrance.

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 20861482

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to make table being used as a dump sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 20861484

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in front of walk-in cooler. Manager removed drink from table. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20861485

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.

25-06-4

Detail 20861483

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to pizza oven. Manager turned containers over. Repeat Violation