Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

HUNGRY HOWIES #222

226 TAMIAMI TRL, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Nov 3, 2025
City
Punta Gorda
County
Charlotte
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

27-16-4

Detail 24166619

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at prep area handwash sink due to pipe in disrepair underneath the handwash sink.

32-05-4

Detail 24166621

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's bathroom in disrepair.

32-04-4

Detail 24166620

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing door and/or tight fitting at men's bathroom. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 24166618

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink in disrepair at prep area. Repeat Violation

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23949643

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23949644

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside the frontline handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23949642

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda bottles on the floor next to Display Cooler Unit. Operator removed the bottles off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23594436

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

23-24-4

Detail 23594434

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at dooor handle of Walk in Cooler.

36-17-5

Detail 23594435

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at frontline area.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 23348739

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 114F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23348738

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed not self closing/tight fitting at men's restroom.

13-03-4

Detail 23348737

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at prep area.

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 22615475

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22615472

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the frontline handwash sink. Educated the operator. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22615476

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed the documents not completed due to no signature of permit holder. Operator signed the documents. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22615474

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen/prep area handwash sink. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22615473

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot side water handle inoperable at kitchen/prep area handwash sink. Warning

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 22298173

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the form and the document was completed by end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 22298175

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-18-6

Detail 22298174

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 21925071

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 21925070

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

11-26-1

Detail 21925069

Intermediate - No proof provided that 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

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 21012765

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next flour. Operator removed the chemical from next to the bleach. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21012764

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed team members cell phone from on top of prep table. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21012763

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on shelf. Repeat Violation

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20560881

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed at mixer head. Operator cleaned the equipment. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20560883

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

13-03-4

Detail 20560882

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at frontline. Employee placed hair restraint on their head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20560884

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container across Pizza Oven.