HUNGRY HOWIES

Name: HUNGRY HOWIES
Address: 5570 N 4 ST, ST PETERSBURG, FL, 337032252, US
Rating: 44.3

5570 N 4 ST, ST PETERSBURG, FL 337032252

License #6208964

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44.3 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 44.3 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 44 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 29, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 7 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.
[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.
[51-13-4] Discussed printing the choking poster we provided.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of deli coolers soiled.
[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.
[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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[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.
[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.

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.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line across from 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.
[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.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of deli coolers soiled.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[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.
[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.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[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.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler has deep cuts along surface.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line across from pizza oven.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[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.
[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.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No working probe thermometer on site.
[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.
[22-02-4] 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.
[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.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Open tiles around the AC unit next to employee bathroom. Observed missing insulation tubing with large opening into employee bathroom.
[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.
[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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce on floor nearest to dining room door.
[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)
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over top of walk in cooler.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed certificate for Corey Dearing with a completion date of 12/1/2022, Joyce Hargrove with a completion date of 10/19/2021, Matthew Gibson 10/19/2021, Corey Overby completion date of 10/18/2021, and Taylor Hargrave with a completion date of 10/18/2021. Training was conducted through FRLA Safe Staff.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. (2) flies found in dry storage areas.

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