Hungry Howies

3856 Sun City Center, Sun City Center, FL 33573 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916192

D
Grade D
Safety score 68 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 11, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.High priority, repeat · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection
    1 high priority (1 repeat), 3 basic (1 repeat)
    -12
  • Administrative complaint on Sep 11
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score68

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitSep 11, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    4 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

      Hose Bibb missing vacuum breaker on the front side of building near door.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Basic3

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

      Employee drink in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

      Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quat, employee remade tested 400 ppm quat.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1