PIZZA HUT
2795 HWY 441 S, Okeechobee FL 34974
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
NOV 23
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Two Non rodent like droppings : black with white tips at back door on wall ledge. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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
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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling tile missing above soda dispenser station in back. Operator has replacement on site waiting for installation. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at drying rack. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
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Observed: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: under soda machine,. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly in women’s bathroom. Operator has ordered part. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, caulking at triple sink Priority: Basic
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas at mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at fryer area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: walk in cooler fans soiled.
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tiles leaking water at to go box's and in customer area. Operator has buckets to catch water. A work order was submitted.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at soda machine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
Water leaking from pipe at top of dishwasher.
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Two Non rodent like droppings : black with white tips at back door on wall ledge. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwasher area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tiles leaking water at to go box's and in customer area. Operator has buckets to catch water. A work order was submitted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at soda machine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
Water leaking from pipe at top of dishwasher.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Provided the operator with extra forms, he had employee sign.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: over pizza pans and at wing frying station.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead in un-used traulersen bread proofer. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at soda station, and line area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice accumulation on floor. Operator stated that part for drain line is on back order.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils: on bucket cover at drying rack. Operator removed and re-washed.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises: Traulersen bread proofer that is unused in restaurant.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator has called maintenance.
Nov 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom facility in disrepair: toilet not secured to floor in male restroom. Operator has called maintenance.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator has called maintenance.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment, in male stall.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at prep station.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee hoodie strings dangling, operator put hoodie strings inside hoodie.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from bulk not labeled at soda area. Operator labeled.
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.