PIZZA HUT #4675
1498 US HWY 17 NO, Wauchula FL 33873 · 863-773-6187
Last inspected Jul 31, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 4 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. Inspector provided handout to manager via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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 copy for operator, employees signed before inspection was done.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups that were wet in between, operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer by the fans.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler have dust on them.
Open dumpster lid. Observed garbage lid open and broken.
Aug 29, 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
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled a garbage can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelf next to the wing preparation area soiled. Manager cleaned and sanitized the shelf.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker is incorrectly installed on the hose Bibb before the splitter and not after the splitter.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed waitstation for drinks at dining area with ice bin for dipping ice and no handsink available in front area. Manager stated remodel is underway and new plan should be submitted to DBPR soon.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager spread out items to properly air dry.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long fingernails dipping ice from ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling rails and vent covers on ceiling had been cleaned until paint was removed in some areas. Some mildew like stains still persisting. Operator states contracted repairs are on order to replace ceiling rails and vent covers also looking to add dehumidifier.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with multiple filigree rings dipping ice and working with open foods. Manager had employee remove rings and wash hands before continuing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups and pans stored stacked wet at dish dry rack. Operator I stacked dishes to promoate air drying circulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and debris on plastic cover over unused salad bar at waitbprep area. Manager cleaned and sanitized areas.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed ladder to roof beside dishwash area with grayish green growth on ladder and at wall. Operator called in work order to have ladder area deep cleaned.Observed black growth in drain and under ice machine. Operator states that another ice machine is being brought in and deep cleaning will occurs under the machine at that installation.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Inspector provided handout to manager via email.
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. Manager states it is in the training but not on first day of hire. Inspector suggested that Pizza Hut contact the state to see if the training provided will fit the requirements needed. Inspector provided handout via email to implement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager showed that machine was off in preparation for cleaning and replacing drop guard tonight.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black growth and dust on ceiling air conditioning vents in kitchen at warewash area, also some ceiling tile rails discolored or soiled. Some areas over cookline the vents have been scoured clean with paint scoured off to metal in some areas and stains still persisting within some areas of the paint that remains. Manager resanitized areas at warewash. Manager states that the railings and tiles and vents are under bid to be replaced.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stacked inside each other still wet. Manager rearranged pans to promoate air drying.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Handout provided during inspection via email.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food or grease debris on cleaned dishes at dish dry rack.
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.