Pizza Hut

179 E Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Pizza Hut, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. 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 three violations per visit.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Pizza Hut's latest score of 95 sits above the Cocoa Beach average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame of walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on shelf above toilet paper **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers stored on the floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door frame

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of pizza oven is soiled. Shelf above fryers is soiled **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Nov 15, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Wings in reach in cooler next to fryers

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Wings in reach in cooler next to fryers are dated to be discarded on January 10.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on make line shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding).

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler are soiled

22-16-4

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents have an accumulation of mold like substance

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

14-69-4

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Portioned Marinara 106f

03B-01-6

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ice machine area, cookline.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.kitchen and dish area.

36-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut.

How does Pizza Hut compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?

Pizza Hut most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.

Has Pizza Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut 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 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 inspected?

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

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