Pizza Hut 4657

2550 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

Pizza

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Pizza Hut 4657 four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted”, which has been cited two times.

Pizza Hut 4657's latest score of 74 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher has an empty bottle of chlorine connected to dishwasher. Manager added a full bottle of chlorine.

22-41-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.

16-37-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters overtop fryer is soiled.

23-03-4

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed sticker and placed back into dish pit to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster open, discuses with operator. Operator closed dumpster at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler towards front register area in disrepair. Discussed with operator.

14-11-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Gave operator employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate

11-26-1

Intermediate - Observed: 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. Gave operator body fluid clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate

11-27-4

Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

31B-02-4

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Priority: Basic

14-69-4

Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic

51-13-4

Basic - Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Priority: Basic

29-49-6

Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by mop sink. Manager properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

42-01-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Metal pans on clean dish rack have grease and old food debris. Operator placed at dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kenny Perrera

53A-01-7

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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Hut 4657 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut 4657 on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut 4657?

Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut 4657.

How does Pizza Hut 4657 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Pizza Hut 4657 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Pizza Hut 4657's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Hut 4657 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pizza Hut 4657 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Pizza Hut 4657 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Hut 4657 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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