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PIZZA HUT #2253

1751 NE PINE ISLAND RD, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 239-997-5151

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS4607032
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. The manager discarded the cut tomatoes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Observed Health Reporting Forms but not signed by staff.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The GM displayed business license during inspection.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.Management stated they were in the process of cleaning dishwashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from pizza maker not in service. The maintenance technician is currently working on unit.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table in back of establishment. The operator removed cell phone from prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. The manager moved trash cans from blocking door.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. The manager discarded the cut tomatoes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal cake in walk-in cooler not segregated. The GM moved cake to shelf were personal items were identified.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.