Pizza Hut #4645

4005 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Pizza Hut #4645 has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pizza Hut #4645 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2025-12-29: Did not observe any employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed black substance on ceiling tiles near walk in cooler and pizza make station. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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.Printed agreement for employee. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed black substance on ceiling tiles near walk in cooler and pizza make station. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
78
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some black substance on some ceiling tiles in back room and on support rails. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed some black substance on ceiling tiles outside walk in cooler and by pizza station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed missing coving outside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
90
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris on top of dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled shelving in proof box and next to pizza reach in cooler.Also food debris on bottom of reach in cooler across from oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Aug 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.Employee unsure of final cook temperature of raw boneless chicken wings. **Warning**
53B-16-4
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. Observed no plan and manager not aware of cleanup kit. Printed plan but operation needs bleach and absorbent if going to utilize our plan otherwise will need kit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
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 no agreements. Printed some and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of food including pasta on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris on top of dish machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust and black substance on ceiling tiles, vents, and walls by pizza station around to back door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of pizza station reach in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust and black substance on ceiling tiles, vents, and walls by pizza station around to back door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled shelving in proof box and next to pizza reach in cooler.Also food debris on bottom of reach in cooler across from oven. **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling tiles with black mold like substance around exterior of Walkin Cooler and across from triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food pans wet nesting on storage shelves.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack shelving near triple sink with food debris on bottom and soiled shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink, manager corrected by removing to laundry bin. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed small ceiling tile next to glass door on front of Walkin Cooler with black substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 4"x4" hole in lower wall next to mop sink.
36-24-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Hut #4645 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut #4645 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut #4645?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut #4645.

How does Pizza Hut #4645 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Pizza Hut #4645 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Pizza Hut #4645's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut #4645 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Hut #4645 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 Pizza Hut #4645 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Hut #4645 is inspected around three times per year on average.