HUNGRY HOWIES #257

Name: HUNGRY HOWIES #257
Address: 5912 18TH ST E, ELLENTON, FL, 34222, US
Rating: 78.4

5912 18TH ST E, ELLENTON, FL 34222

License #5105333

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78.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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HUNGRY HOWIES #257 in ELLENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 7 critical, 7 major, 8 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[36-34-5] Observed ceiling vents still soiled.
[14-09-4] Observed several cutting boards with cut marks , not cleanable.
[36-50-4] Observed fan guard covers in walk in cooler soiled.
[41-10-4] Observed sanitizer bottle stored next to red wine vinegar and bag of croutons on shelf next to walk in cooler.
[53A-07-6] Observed no certified food manager on site.

Administrative complaint recommended
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes the clean dishes without washing their hands. Server removed the dishes to be sanitized and washed their hands.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for the dish machine.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on the floor mixer in the preparation area soiled. Ice chute on the soda machine in the dining room soiled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over processed spinach in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the ground beef.
[53A-07-6] 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/
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food cart blocking the hand wash sink in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the food cart.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on a dry storage rack in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the bottle.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Several cutting boards in the kitchen..
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the salad buffet top load reach in cooler Cooked Eggs (47F - Cold Holding); Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); Processed Peas (50F - Cold Holding); Processed Beets (50F - Cold Holding); Leafy Green (53F - Cold Holding); Macaroni Salad (57F - Cold Holding); Processed Chickpeas (58F - Cold Holding);. The operator stated the items were stored in the buffet reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator removed all the items and placed them in the walk in cooler. Operator placed new items in the buffet reach in cooler and iced them down.

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