PIZZA HUT #4645
4005 CATTLEMAN RD, Sarasota FL 34233
Last inspected Dec 29, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Observed no plan and manager not aware of cleanup kit. Printed plan but operation needs bleach and absorbent if going to utilize our plan otherwise will need kit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026011807 | Dec 29, 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed black substance on ceiling tiles near walk in cooler and pizza make station.
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 agreement for employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed black substance on ceiling tiles near walk in cooler and pizza make station.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some black substance on some ceiling tiles in back room and on support rails.
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed some black substance on ceiling tiles outside walk in cooler and by pizza station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed missing coving outside walk in cooler.
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed dish machine chlorine at 0ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certification.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris under flange on top of dish machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed some black substance on ceiling tiles outside walk in cooler and by pizza station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed missing coving outside walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of pizza dough on floor in walk in freezer.
Oct 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris on top of dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled shelving in proof box and next to pizza reach in cooler.Also food debris on bottom of reach in cooler across from oven.
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.Employee unsure of final cook temperature of raw boneless chicken wings.
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. Observed no plan and manager not aware of cleanup kit. Printed plan but operation needs bleach and absorbent if going to utilize our plan otherwise will need kit.
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 no agreements. Printed some and employee signed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris on top of dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust and black substance on ceiling tiles, vents, and walls by pizza station around to back door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of pizza station reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor.Observed cases of food including pasta on floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled shelving in proof box and next to pizza reach in cooler.Also food debris on bottom of reach in cooler across from oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust and black substance on ceiling tiles, vents, and walls by pizza station around to back door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris on exterior top of dishwashing machine and on clean side of dishwashing machine area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed ceiling tiled with black substance outside walkin cooler and above walkin cooler glass door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.Observed 2 coving tiles in disrepair below hand wash sink by reachin freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Foot pedal on hand wash sink next to dough proofer not working. Manager stated repair is scheduled for following day.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Observed soiled wall next to pizza reachin cooler and behind dishwashing machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose side of splitter.
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed and printed for employee.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Observed food debris on top of Dishwashing Machine and at end of table on clean side of Dishwashing Machine.
Ceiling tile missing.Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing above mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on vent, ceiling tiles and wall outside Walkin Cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken coving and 3 floor tiles in Walkin Cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled Food shelving near Hand wash sink by triple sink.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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