Pizza Hut
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
61
Score
Pizza Hut has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Aug 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Pizza Hut's latest score of 61 falls below the Okeechobee average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Priority: Intermediate
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Two employees had not signed, operator had them sign form. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile missing above soda dispenser station in back. Operator has replacement on site waiting for installation. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
36-36-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at drying rack. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-34-5
Basic - Observed: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: under soda machine,. Priority: Basic
36-01-4
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
14-69-4
Basic - Observed: Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly in women’s bathroom. Operator has ordered part. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
32-23-5
Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, caulking at triple sink Priority: Basic
36-27-5
61
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles leaking water at to go box's and in customer area. Operator has buckets to catch water. A work order was submitted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at soda machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at top of dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Two Non rodent like droppings : black with white tips at back door on wall ledge. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwasher area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at soda machine. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles leaking water at to go box's and in customer area. Operator has buckets to catch water. A work order was submitted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink . **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at top of dishwasher. **Warning**
29-11-4
47
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator has called maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings by Ecolab bait station,nearest back door. Operator swept, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair: toilet not secured to floor in male restroom. Operator has called maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator has called maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment, in male stall. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at prep station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5
61
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee hoodie strings dangling, operator put hoodie strings inside hoodie. **Corrected On-Site**
13-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labeled at soda area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cash out. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly, men's restroom.
32-23-4
70
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on top of soda machine. Operator cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen above reach in freezer.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by soda station.
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at dishwasher.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut.
How does Pizza Hut compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Pizza Hut most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Pizza Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut have averaged around five 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 four times per year on average.
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