Laurel, Sarasota County

HUNGRY HOWIES

1085-B N TAMIAMI TRL, Laurel, FL 34275

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Sep 18, 2025
City
Laurel
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-15-4

Detail 24046388

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bucket used to store flour in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24046387

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 24046385

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 24046384

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - The rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

46-04-4

Detail 24046386
  • From initial inspection : Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

14-15-4

Detail 23873614

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bucket used to store flour in the kitchen.

53A-01-7

Detail 23873622

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23873616

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23873620

Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 23873617

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-47-4

Detail 23873619

Basic - Plastic bottles of soda not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the lobby. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23873621

Basic - The rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23873618

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The wet mop,was properly stored. Corrected On-Site

46-04-4

Detail 23873615

Rear exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 22953514

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser stored on a shelf above a food preparation area near the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the degreaser. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22953512

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.

36-34-5

Detail 22953510

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust in the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22953509

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on a shelf next to pizza boxes in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the keys. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22953513

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 22953508

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic 2 liter soda bottles not stored 6 inches off the floor in the lobby.

35B-03-4

Detail 22953511

Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing door.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 22169770

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of degreaser stored on a shelf above packets of ranch in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22169774

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

14-01-5

Detail 22169777

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal scoops with no handles used for cheese in the reach in cooler at the front counter. Observed styrofoam bowl with no handle used as a scoop for shredded cheese in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the scoops from the food products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22169776

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on the reach in cooler cutting board in the prep area. The operator removed the beverage. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22169773

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee wearing a wrist watch while engaging in food preparation. The employees removed their jewelry. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22169771

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

32-23-4

Detail 22169772

Basic - Toilet not flushing in the employee restroom.

42-01-4

Detail 22169775

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-05-4

Detail 21517163

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray pesticide labeled for household use only stored in kitchen. Operator discarded pesticide. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21517157

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal ramekins with no handle used as scoop for cheese. Operator removed ramekins. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21517160

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21517162

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of diced ham stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator properly stored items. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21517158

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pan rack in kitchen soiled with food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 21517161

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid at rear of building. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21517159

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor behind front counter. Operator properly stored cups. Corrected On-Site

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 20350497

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner stored with single served utensils. Operator moved chemicals to storage. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20350495

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade encrusted with food like build up. Operator cleaned can opener. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20350498

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed window squeegee in hand wash sink, paper towel roll in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20350496

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and greasy, vents in kitchen area.

14-09-4

Detail 20350493

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved and soiled, no longer cleanable, across from walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 20350494

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple items, confirmed employee personal, not segregated from customer food. Operator moved items to separate container and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20350492

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in Walk in Cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site