Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ, the earliest from 2022. Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership operator applied and got plans approved. Establishment was open and operating serving food to the public, without having licensing inspection. Conducted licensing inspection and issued temporary license to clear operator to serve food to the public. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Licensing inspection, not following proviso number 5. 5) Plans provided must accurately reflect all food service equipment and its location in the establishment. Failure to provide accurate plans could result in delay at the time of the licensing inspection Front counter has a dessert cooler where desserts are served, closest hand sink is through doorway to main kitchen approximately 20 feet away or server station, which you would have to walk around counter. Also, there are two self-serve buffet stations to the left of front counter Front counter has drink dispensers/beer cooler behind POS system. Operator added coffee station, toaster station, oven, prep table in min kitchen Observed 2 reach in coolers out of secured area. Manager is to move them inside of storage shed. Ice machine not secured with a lock and no easily accessible hand sink close by. Operator has flaps installed on door leading from unsecured area into kitchen so cross contamination would occur. Operator has reaching cooler and dry storage area not identified on plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs and meats, cooked to order not identified on menus **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs cooked to order on menu. printed and posted advisory **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. By ice machine in back storage area. Employees have to walk through doorway, contaminating their hands to get to ice machine. No convenient handwashing station by front counter where dessert cooler is and drink dispensers are. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Three compartment sink does not have drain boards on either side. Manager moved a prep table next to handwashing sink by dish machine and installed drain racks. Discussed using a vertical wire shelf as well for proper drainage. **Warning**
16-04-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a nonsecure area. Observed 2 operational reach in coolers in pathway leading to dry storage area by walk-in freezer. Units were not secured. Discussed with manager to move them inside of dry storage and identify them on plans. **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a nonsecure area. I did not have lock installed not following proviso 3 on approved plan review packet 3) Ice machine lid(s) must be kept locked at all times except when employee access is required. **Warning**
08B-62-4
50
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 dented cans of chefmate Queso 2 dented cans Gordon choice corn kernels. Discuss proper segregation with operator for dented cans. Manager discussed getting credit from representative that was on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left fan in walk in cooler not working. Outdoor walk in cooler in disrepair, currently being used for storage until repairs are made
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of bbq sauce stored on ground in dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by three compartment sink
31B-04-4
67
Jun 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Serving uncooked steak, ground beef and eggs. Send consumer advisory to operator. Operator posted on wall in entrance area **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and potatoes in walk-in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both bathrooms
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head on soda machine in dining room fan guards in walking cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Several cases of cups on stored on floor in stockroom.
25-05-4
74
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: License still expired as of 2-1-2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed grab n go brownies and cookies by front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
58
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server make line: potato salad (47F - Cold Holding), pasta salad (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Charles Laney, **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed grab n go brownies and cookies by front counter **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
45
Nov 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment open and operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to three compartment sink is being used to fill pot with water
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At server station
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server station, cook line and dish area
31B-04-4
61
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service articles in floor
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with a blue liquid not labeled near dish pit **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no beard guard **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sauce and several cans of beans stored on floor in dry storage shed **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable . Observed unsealed wood along walls of kitchen **Warning**
14-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes Cups ,straws, and plates stored on floor in dry storage shed **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor unsealed throughout kitchen, prep area,and dry storage area **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on prep table Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee drinks removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ.
How does Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Seffner average of 84.
Has Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Harry's Famous BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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