Pizza Hut
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Pizza Hut, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Pizza Hut's latest score of 61 falls below the New Smyrna Beach average of 72. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Pizza cooler gaskets and surrounding area heavily soiled - Small chicken cooler between freezer and drink cooler - soda machine nozzles lightly soiled/stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for the soda machine labeled last changed 2/14/24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above pizza cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area, dish area , along walls and under equipment throughout **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conveniently located mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Exterior mop sink with cracked concrete basin only accessible by walking through grassy swale area with standing water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving Shelving next to back door Shelving next to pizza oven Shelving next to warming cabinet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Shed with visible opening and what appears to be lizard droppings holding cases of single service items **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
25-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area right side above and below pull through **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
61
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for soda machine last changed February 2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of wing cooler Ledges of wire shelving Top of dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Large crack in concrete basin outdoor mop sink, accessible through low lying grassy area. Advise to relocate mop sink to in accessible location. Person in charge stated mop water is dumped in three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
78
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Large amount of what appears to be lizard droppings present. Approximately 100 in the outdoor shed, mostly on the floor under shelving and on ledges, a couple on cases of Togo boxes/single service. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bbq beef dated thawed 5/2, opened same day per manager **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. String cheese 43-44F, ham 42-45F, Alfredo 48F (operator discarded). Moved ham to another cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizzas on lunch buffet 120-140F, donated to Harvest. To increase temperature on warmer. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for soda machine last changed February 2024. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of wing cooler Ledges of wire shelving Top of dish machine **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Large crack in concrete basin outdoor mop sink, accessible through low lying grassy area. Advise to relocate mop sink to in accessible location. Person in charge stated mop water is dumped in three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4
43
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. String cheese 44-45F, peppers 46F, onions 44F, sausage 45F. Top right pizza cooler. Operator relocated to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area and that corner next to small reach in cooler Next to back door under shelving
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Wire support next to wing cooler, wing cooler hinge, wire shelving next to fryer - main cooler, gasket area of unit - wire shelving in prep area next to back door
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink basin cracked front front to back. Advised to relocate to an accessible area
29-08-4
67
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving in back area and near fryer Fan covers walk in cooler Ac vent above pizza cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. Mop sink concrete basin cracked with a long crack that runs from front to back. Advised to relocate to a more convenient-to-use location **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
86
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vermin activity present as evidenced by droppings found. Numerous droppings on the ground and a few on boxes in the storage shed. Possible lizard droppings **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. 0 ppm cl. Chemical container empty. Operator changed out and ran through multiple times - 0 ppm cl **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizzas at buffet, saved for donation, 109-134F. Out for less than an hour **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license for another location **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving in back area and near fryer Fan covers walk in cooler Ac vent above pizza cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. Mop sink concrete basin cracked with a long crack that runs from front to back. Advised to relocate to a more convenient-to-use location **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris, dish area **Warning**
36-27-5
50
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. String cheese 44-45F, top right pizza cooler. Operator removed screen and 42-44F was reached at end of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior south side **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup in cinnamon sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - uncovered beverage on prep table - Pepsi soda bottle on top of pizza cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on wing sauce prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. - black residue dish area wall - next to wing cooler - fryer area - vent above three compartment sink
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over Traulsen freezer/pizza boxes in soda area **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Wire shelving in wing sauce area - fan covers walk in cooler
23-03-4
47
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 43-44F and 44-46F. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside south side
29-34-4
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad/drink cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Pizza cooler gaskets torn/hanging/in poor repair. Left side
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/wall soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Vent over pizza cooler; - wall above pizza cooler - wall behind dish machine pull through - vent area of office/hot water heater
36-34-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over Premade pizza boxes
38-07-4
47
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza cooler less than 4 hours: far right top string cheese 49-51F, diced tomatoes 44-45F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. South side exterior **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 4/1/22
50-09-4
Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Ac vents in the back and ceiling around vent (dust) - wall behind dish machine (black residue) - grease on the floor around the fryer
36-73-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut.
How does Pizza Hut compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Pizza Hut most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Pizza Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut have averaged around six 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 three times per year on average.
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