Avon Park, Highlands County

HUNGRY HOWIES #3010

1052 US 27 S, Avon Park, FL 33825

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Oct 16, 2025
City
Avon Park
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-36-4

Detail 24122733

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed three missing ceiling tiles over the walk in cooler and one missing ceiling tile in the back storage area.

08B-49-4

Detail 24122731

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees sweet tea, assorted jams and yogurt not segregated from restaurant food, operator moved to different location. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24122732

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 liter soft drinks on the floor under the front counter in the dining area, operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24122730

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Jun 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 23812540

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in the walk in cooler, cucumber in a carry out bag. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23812539

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen is damaged. Observed one ceiling tile in the bathroom damaged. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 23812541

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Time Extended

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 23673057

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in the walk in cooler, cucumber in a carry out bag. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23673050

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen is damaged. Observed one ceiling tile in the bathroom damaged. Repeat Violation Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23673051

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator with watch and bracelet on, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23673053

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on the floor by 3 compartment sink, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23673052

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in the front of kitchen. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 23673058

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed there is no running water at the mop sink in the back of kitchen, the faucet for the hot water is in disrepair and no cold water on the other side. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23673049

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed two shelves in front of kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23673054

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23673055

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of to go brown bags on the floor in the corner, operator picked up placed on shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-30-4

Detail 23673056

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed a mattress in front of the dumpster flat on the ground. Warning

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

05-05-4

Detail 22293265

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Bserved ambient air at 43F and thermometer reading 39F in walk-in cooler.

02C-03-5

Detail 22293268

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. Observed wings and sliced chicken repackaged and held on frontline with no date marks. Employee stated all were prepped two days ago and added correct dates to containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 22293273

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At inspection one employee on duty who was hired 4 months ago and has had no training.

36-32-5

Detail 22293270

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in need of replacement due to tears and water damage at back prep area. Repeat Violation

24-06-4

Detail 22293269

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed magnetic knife rack soiled.

29-18-4

Detail 22293272

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in mop sink.

36-73-4

Detail 22293267

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old grease and food debris in corners of floor at back prep area. Observed old food debris and black buildup on floor under racks in walk-in cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 22293271

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves and fan covers have accumulation of a white fuzzy residue.

42-01-4

Detail 22293266

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 21546629

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings.

03A-02-5

Detail 21546632

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in was nonoperational. Foods moved to other coolers. Precooked chicken found in ice chest with insufficient ice and water buildup inside, had been in cooler since day before. Chicken found at 52F. See stop sale

11-07-5

Detail 21546627

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-27-4

Detail 21546630

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

53A-15-4

Detail 21546624

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

36-32-5

Detail 21546628

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles drooping and dislodged, water damaged and broken on kitchen area over food prep and in ware wash area.

36-34-5

Detail 21546633

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

08B-12-5

Detail 21546626

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cold well lids not tight fitting and on disrepair leaving an approximate 2 inch gap directly over bin of sausage. Sausage container not protected from above contamination. Operator corrected by placing a lid over the pan. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 21546625

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed to sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21546631

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found above 400ppm strip turned aqua blue, corrected to 200ppm

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21214596

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed foods in far right of prep top wells at cheese (46F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); Advised PIC to use plastic lids for items to increase retention of cold hold from unit and reduce hot air from kitchen from affecting foods. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21214588

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty spatula stored on handsink at warewash area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

14-22-4

Detail 21214591

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - rusted. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21214593

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-32-5

Detail 21214594

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles peeling with surface hanging down in back prep over warewash and dough make area and over make table. Ceiling tiles throughout establishment in poor repair.

24-27-4

Detail 21214590

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed dish dry rack situated beside mopsink in a way that may allow splash. Manager moved rack. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21214589

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed lids to preptop well area does not seal lids do not fully close and do not meet on the middle leaving 2 inch gap where cool air leaves unit and where food is not fully protected from above contamination.

36-24-5

Detail 21214595

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed water damage and black debris on wall above 3 bay sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 21214592

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 inch gap where lids of preptop unit do not meet. Leaving foods under this area exposed to overhead contamination. Open to room.

08B-17-4

Detail 21214587

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed container of shredded ham under unwashed bag of onions and tomatoes and cucumbers in walk-in cooler. PIC put vegetables below ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20830583

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime can opener.

36-32-5

Detail 20830579

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above three compartment sink at pizza oven and above hot water heater.

36-34-5

Detail 20830581

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at pizza oven.

50-09-4

Detail 20830584

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-47-4

Detail 20830580

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the flooring Walk in Cooler.

14-38-4

Detail 20830582

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on cook-line with meatballs.

36-24-5

Detail 20830578

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20830577

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust gasket on cook line.