Pizza Hut #4647

8197 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231

Pizza

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Pizza Hut #4647 has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in multiple areas in the kitchen soiled with a black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles near the fryer.

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoops used for shredded cheese in the reach in cooler not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed an opened package of raw chicken stored over French fries in the reach in freezer. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in multiple areas in the kitchen.

36-32-5

36-34-5

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ceiling vents missing in the kitchen.

36-32-5

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles near reach in freezer.

36-17-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom.

32-12-5

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food (cookies) in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator removed cookies from reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed Manager Choking Poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach-in cooler across from pizza Maker. The operator placed ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

36-27-5

Show all 7 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Hut #4647 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut #4647 on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut #4647?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut #4647.

How does Pizza Hut #4647 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Pizza Hut #4647 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Pizza Hut #4647's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut #4647 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Hut #4647 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 #4647 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Hut #4647 is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Magic Box Italian Food

5808 S Tamiami Trl

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Trattoria 41

4141 S Tamiami Trail

Score: 64 — Medium Risk

Munchies 420 Cafe

6639 Superior Avenue

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Sarasota → Pizza restaurants in Florida → Pizza restaurants in Sarasota