Pizza Hut Kennedy

4019 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

Pizza

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pizza Hut Kennedy has four inspections in the public record. On Aug 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Pizza Hut Kennedy is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large squeeze bottle not labeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear food containers during inspection

24-08-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on squeeze bottle stored with other clean plate ware at time of inspection

16-46-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up fan in walk in freezer at time of inspection

14-69-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator pick up lid then handle clean utensils without washing hands during inspection. Spoke with operator and they washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispensers not dispensing as needed in kitchen. Operator states they need new batteries. Operator placed roll of towels next to sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans in proofing room during inspection

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease/oil on floor around fryer during inspection.

36-73-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster is shared with other tenants in a strip mall location.

33-16-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Hut Kennedy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut Kennedy on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut Kennedy?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut Kennedy.

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

Pizza Hut Kennedy most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Hut Kennedy have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Hut Kennedy 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 Kennedy inspected?

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

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