Hungry Howies Pizza
8414 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604 · Permanent Food Service · License 3909633
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic (1 repeat)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 31, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Multiple common boards inside kitchen area are soil.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Located next to pizza oven. Manager provided soap at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Located inside employee restroom. Manager fixed paper towel dispenser that time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 for Mya Vanburen on 3/11/2026. Alexander Long on 3/9/2026.
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Containers of squeeze bottles in kitchen area are not labeled.
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
One case of bottled water on floor at point of sale station. One bucket of cut lettuce on floor inside walk in cooler. Manager relocated all items to an approved location at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Some ceiling tiles in kitchen area are not smooth. Manager stated they have been slowly replacing all non smooth ceiling tiles overtime.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.