Hungry Howies Pizza

9109 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 346545059

Pizza

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Hungry Howies Pizza appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Hungry Howies Pizza was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in New Port Richey average 78, so Hungry Howies Pizza is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor, operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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

23-03-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtain in walk in cooler door frame Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by vertical freezer in back of kitchen 1 live roach on ziploc bag over outlet by mop sink 1 live roach on pvc pipe by mop sink 2 live roaches in bathroom cabinet 1 live roach on floor in bathroom 1 live roach on floor by back door 1 live roach on bottom of counter over prep table 1 live roach on wall above paper towel dispenser **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. julienne ham (46F - Cold Holding) pan over filled, operator moved top portion from pan and moved out to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches behind white vertical freezer 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink 2 dead roaches by back door 2 dead roaches in bathroom cabinet **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided poster to manager on duty **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtain in walk in cooler door frame Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning**

23-03-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (48F - Cold Holding); beef (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on pizza make line, operator iced top part and took all product out of bottom and put back in walk in cooler, ambient temperature is 50F in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Meatballs 48F Beef 47F Diced ham 50F Diced tomatoes 48F Top rail of pizza make table **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (115F - Hot Holding), in pan on burner on prep table, operator turned temperature up on burner **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Marinara sauce 106F, employee turned burner up to reheat sauce **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing throughout kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the mixer soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**

14-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies Pizza on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies Pizza.

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

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

Has Hungry Howies Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies Pizza have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howies Pizza 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 Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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