Hungry Howies

4511 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Hungry Howies appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average New Port Richey restaurant scores 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and glasses on cutting board on prep cooler, items removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 7 seconds

12A-17-4

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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-104, operator posted on wall in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Out of order sign on restroom door, employee removed sign **Corrected On-Site**

32-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Bottle of sparking mango on prep table next to chicken, employee drink removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open bottles of employee beverage in reach in freezer next to crust and noodles, bottles removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet on hand sink across from pizza oven does not work

29-08-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted

14-17-4

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies.

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howies means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hungry Howies inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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