Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs
12710 US Hwy 301, Dade City, FL 33525 · Permanent Food Service · License 6102531
What drove the grade
Vacuum breakers missing at mop sink faucets.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection1 high priority, 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-12
- Administrative complaint on Aug 11Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breakers missing at mop sink faucets.
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing.
Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using incorrect bleach to sanitize, no other sanitizer available. Bleach is not listed as a food contact surface bleach. Operator had correct bleach at end of inspection.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Julian, Alex R., Mendoza, and Eddie.
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall in storage room off front entrance to the kitchen.
Ceiling vents rusted and paint chipping in dining room and in kitchen.
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.