Pizza Hut #4675
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Pizza Hut #4675 seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 31, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Wauchula restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Employee handled a garbage can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelf next to the wing preparation area soiled. Manager cleaned and sanitized the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
82
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker is incorrectly installed on the hose Bibb before the splitter and not after the splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed waitstation for drinks at dining area with ice bin for dipping ice and no handsink available in front area. Manager stated remodel is underway and new plan should be submitted to DBPR soon.
31A-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager spread out items to properly air dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
74
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long fingernails dipping ice from ice machine.
13-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups and pans stored stacked wet at dish dry rack. Operator I stacked dishes to promoate air drying circulation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and debris on plastic cover over unused salad bar at waitbprep area. Manager cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed ladder to roof beside dishwash area with grayish green growth on ladder and at wall. Operator called in work order to have ladder area deep cleaned.Observed black growth in drain and under ice machine. Operator states that another ice machine is being brought in and deep cleaning will occurs under the machine at that installation. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling rails and vent covers on ceiling had been cleaned until paint was removed in some areas. Some mildew like stains still persisting. Operator states contracted repairs are on order to replace ceiling rails and vent covers also looking to add dehumidifier. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with multiple filigree rings dipping ice and working with open foods. Manager had employee remove rings and wash hands before continuing. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
70
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Manager states it is in the training but not on first day of hire. Inspector suggested that Pizza Hut contact the state to see if the training provided will fit the requirements needed. Inspector provided handout via email to implement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Inspector provided handout to manager via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager showed that machine was off in preparation for cleaning and replacing drop guard tonight. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black growth and dust on ceiling air conditioning vents in kitchen at warewash area, also some ceiling tile rails discolored or soiled. Some areas over cookline the vents have been scoured clean with paint scoured off to metal in some areas and stains still persisting within some areas of the paint that remains. Manager resanitized areas at warewash. Manager states that the railings and tiles and vents are under bid to be replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stacked inside each other still wet. Manager rearranged pans to promoate air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Handout provided during inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food or grease debris on cleaned dishes at dish dry rack.
16-48-4
61
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.garbage can in front of handsink at ice machine. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Manager scheduled cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.manager wiped down **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager sent back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Manager dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
16-05-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Hut #4675 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut #4675 on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut #4675?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut #4675.
How does Pizza Hut #4675 compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?
Pizza Hut #4675 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Wauchula average of 70.
Has Pizza Hut #4675's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Hut #4675 have averaged around four 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 #4675 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 #4675 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Hut #4675 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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