Pizza Hut

231 W Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Pizza Hut eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Pizza Hut trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw fish **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Clean every Friday night Hood fan

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and chicken base **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in kitchen Next unannounced inspection

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach make table #1

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in dressing mixture **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sticker still on avacados after washed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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

24-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-20-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Corrected On-Site**

29-18-4

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Dec 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

8 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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

36-34-5

Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors have build up.

14-49-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on wall freezer next to fryer needs cleaned or replaced.

23-03-4

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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 Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?

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.

How does Pizza Hut compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Pizza Hut most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pizza Hut 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 inspected?

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

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