Pizza Hut #4646
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Pizza Hut #4646, the earliest from 2022. On Sep 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, which has been cited three times.
Pizza Hut #4646's latest score is in line with the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle their phone then go to grab pepperoni without washing their hands. Operator had them wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
82
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the mop sink hand wash sink. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was unable to provide their current license. Operator had their boss email the up to date license and print it out. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the fryer hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
78
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee use the restroom and return to work without washing his hands again. Had employee wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Handed operator a copy to post. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the warewashing hand wash station. Operator placed a new roll there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and emailed them more. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean equipment stored on a dirty shelf in the mop sink area.
24-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler with a build up of food debris.
22-16-4
58
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwashing Machine chlorine sanitizer level at 0 ppm.
22-49-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum on yellow hose at splitter on mop sink.
29-34-4
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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed to Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters above fryer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris on top of Dishwashing Machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink in Reachin Freezer next to food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food pans wet nesting on storage shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on shelves in proofer/warmer Reachin near office desk.
22-16-4
47
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on food preparation table. Employee moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Hut #4646 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut #4646 on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut #4646?
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 #4646.
How does Pizza Hut #4646 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Pizza Hut #4646 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Pizza Hut #4646's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Hut #4646 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizza Hut #4646 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 #4646 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Hut #4646 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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