Pizza Hut

4850 Babcock St Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Pizza Hut has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, which has been cited four times.

By comparison, the average Palm Bay facility scores 76, putting Pizza Hut on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose in sink lower than rim of mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

29-37-4

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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Female restroom has no hand wash sign. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler has soiled gaskets.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop from last night not stored to dry.

42-01-4

Sep 5, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents are black and dirty 30 day warning due to inspection from a complaint on black mold like vents per supervisor on duty Julitza **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-05: Observed mold like substance on all vents, dust and debris on all returns, and debris inside of HVAC runs. **Admin Complaint**

36-34-5

Aug 5, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents are black and dirty 30 day warning due to inspection from a complaint on black mold like vents per supervisor on duty Julitza **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. AC not properly working. Operator claims they have a work order for the AC unit

14-11-5

Mar 24, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. portioned traditional wings 46-47 F F - cold holding;

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. portioned traditional wings 46-47 F F - cold holding;

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Accumulation of debris on dish machine sliding door edges

16-21-4

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of handwashing sink next to oven used as dump sink

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box and bags of ice in walk in freezer

08B-38-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair, operator stated he has put a work order in. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-32-5

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ppm Operator diluted to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In wing reach in cooler. wings (47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to other refrigeration **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink

29-42-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in smaller stall

32-12-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Back side of doors **Repeat Violation**

16-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

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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 Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 four times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut.

How does Pizza Hut compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Pizza Hut most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has Pizza Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut have averaged around two 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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