HUNGRY HOWIES

Name: HUNGRY HOWIES
Address: 5570 N 4 ST, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 337032252, US
Rating: 46

5570 N 4 ST, ST PETERSBURG, FL 337032252

License #6208964

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

46 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

July 29, 2026 · 15 findings · 0 critical

Complaint Full (emergency-order follow-up)

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HUNGRY HOWIES in ST PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 46 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 29, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 65 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 41 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 29, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 3 major, and 6 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on July 27, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on July 29, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied
[11-27-4] Discussed printing vomiting and diarrheal written procedures.
[36-08-4] Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Most areas of the restaurant are missing cove molding.
[51-13-4] Discussed printing the choking poster we provided.
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from air filters and plumbing inside of walk in cooler. Water is dripping into buckets sitting on top of cases of cheese.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from ac compressor in walk in cooler into buckets stored on top of cases of cheese, and dripping onto cases of cheese.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of grime on door handles for reach in cooler closest to the pizza oven.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired certificate observed for operator Scott Dearing completion date of 5/15/2018 through State Food Safety. Expired certificate observed for Romain Dabydeen completion date of 4/9/2019 through Serve Safe. Expired certificate observed for Jordan Stinson with a completion date of 4/29/2018 through Serve Safe.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on reach in deli cooler. ice buildup on reach in freezer near the dry storage area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer heavily soiled with dry food debris. Laminator has grime build up. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
[02C-02-5] Discussed date marking at callback.
[11-27-4] Discussed printing vomiting and diarrheal written procedures.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on reach in deli cooler. ice buildup on reach in freezer near the dry storage area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line across from pizza oven.
[35A-04-4] 2 rodent droppings observed on floor underneath reach in deli cooler and double door cooler being used as dry storage. 3 rodent droppings observed underneath table storing driver pizza bags. A live rodent was observed coming out of the pizza oven during the callback inspection.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under reach in coolers. Floor heavily soiled around pizza oven.
[51-13-4] Discussed printing the choking poster we provided.
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from air filters and plumbing inside of walk in cooler. Water is dripping into buckets sitting on top of cases of cheese.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from ac compressor in walk in cooler into buckets stored on top of cases of cheese, and dripping onto cases of cheese.
[36-08-4] Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Most areas of the restaurant are missing cove molding.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled with dust throughout restaurant.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of grime on door handles for reach in cooler closest to the pizza oven.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired certificate observed for operator Scott Dearing completion date of 5/15/2018 through State Food Safety. Expired certificate observed for Romain Dabydeen completion date of 4/9/2019 through Serve Safe. Expired certificate observed for Jordan Stinson with a completion date of 4/29/2018 through Serve Safe.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Corner of reach in prep table has large buildup of pink and black mold like substance in both top corners. Gaskets on reach in coolers are heavily soiled with mold like substance. Sides of pizza oven heavily soiled with grease build up.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of cut onions and cut green peppers not date marked in walk in cooler.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No working probe thermometer on site.
[11-27-4] 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. Emailed operator vomiting and diarrheal written procedures.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[28-02-4] Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water leaking from air filters and plumbing inside of walk in cooler. Water is dripping into buckets sitting on top of cases of cheese.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sink in area closest to POS system.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line across from pizza oven.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2026. Establishment open and operational. Employee currently making pizza along with customers coming in to order.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired certificate observed for operator Scott Dearing completion date of 5/15/2018 through State Food Safety. Expired certificate observed for Romain Dabydeen completion date of 4/9/2019 through Serve Safe. Expired certificate observed for Jordan Stinson with a completion date of 4/29/2018 through Serve Safe.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on reach in deli cooler. ice buildup on reach in freezer near the dry storage area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Corner of reach in prep table has large buildup of pink and black mold like substance in both top corners. Gaskets on reach in coolers are heavily soiled with mold like substance. Sides of pizza oven heavily soiled with grease build up.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza conveyor oven has heavy amount of grease and grime build up.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from ac compressor in walk in cooler into buckets stored on top of cases of cheese, and dripping onto cases of cheese.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items stored in walk in cooler: shredded cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding); shredded ham (46F - Cold Holding) Operator tuned down thermostat to around 37-38F Re-temped items at 1:35: sausage (42F - Cold Holding); lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); shredded ham (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (42F - Cold Holding)
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk In cooler floor has build up of standing water due to leaky plumbing from ac compressor.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (1) Rodent dropping underneath rack storing pre built pizza boxes across from front counter area. (3) rodent dropping on floor underneath rack storing 2 liter sodas. (15) rodent droppings in employee bathroom closets to racks storing 2 liter sodas. (2) rodent droppings on floor around AC unit near employee bathroom closets to racks storing 2 liter sodas. (24) rodent droppings underneath dry storage rack closest to rack storing cases of RTU pizza sauce. (10) rodent droppings underneath reach in cooler across from front counter area. (3) rodent droppings at bottom shelf of interior of customer grab and go Pepsi display cooler in customer lobby area. (3) on the floor underneath/behind the grab and go Pepsi display cooler in the customer lobby area.