PIZZA HUT
1616 S DIXIE HWY, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Vermin activity present as evidenced by droppings found. Numerous droppings on the ground and a few on boxes in the storage shed. Possible lizard droppings
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Pizza cooler gaskets and surrounding area heavily soiled - Small chicken cooler between freezer and drink cooler - soda machine nozzles lightly soiled/stained
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for the soda machine labeled last changed 2/14/24
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above pizza cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area, dish area, along walls and under equipment throughout
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No conveniently located mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Exterior mop sink with cracked concrete basin only accessible by walking through grassy swale area with standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving Shelving next to back door Shelving next to pizza oven Shelving next to warming cabinet
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Shed with visible opening and what appears to be lizard droppings holding cases of single service items
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area right side above and below pull through
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Pizza cooler gaskets and surrounding area heavily soiled - Small chicken cooler between freezer and drink cooler - soda machine nozzles lightly soiled/stained
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for the soda machine labeled last changed 2/14/24
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above pizza cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area, dish area, along walls and under equipment throughout
No conveniently located mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Exterior mop sink with cracked concrete basin only accessible by walking through grassy swale area with standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving Shelving next to back door Shelving next to pizza oven Shelving next to warming cabinet
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Shed with visible opening and what appears to be lizard droppings holding cases of single service items
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area right side above and below pull through
May 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for soda machine last changed February 2024.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of wing cooler Ledges of wire shelving Top of dish machine
Plumbing system in disrepair. Large crack in concrete basin outdoor mop sink, accessible through low lying grassy area. Advise to relocate mop sink to in accessible location. Person in charge stated mop water is dumped in three compartment sink.
May 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Large amount of what appears to be lizard droppings present. Approximately 100 in the outdoor shed, mostly on the floor under shelving and on ledges, a couple on cases of Togo boxes/single service.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bbq beef dated thawed 5/2, opened same day per manager
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. String cheese 43-44F, ham 42-45F, Alfredo 48F (operator discarded). Moved ham to another cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizzas on lunch buffet 120-140F, donated to Harvest. To increase temperature on warmer.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for soda machine last changed February 2024.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of wing cooler Ledges of wire shelving Top of dish machine
Plumbing system in disrepair. Large crack in concrete basin outdoor mop sink, accessible through low lying grassy area. Advise to relocate mop sink to in accessible location. Person in charge stated mop water is dumped in three compartment sink.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. String cheese 44-45F, peppers 46F, onions 44F, sausage 45F. Top right pizza cooler. Operator relocated to walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area and that corner next to small reach in cooler Next to back door under shelving
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Wire support next to wing cooler, wing cooler hinge, wire shelving next to fryer - main cooler, gasket area of unit - wire shelving in prep area next to back door
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink basin cracked front front to back. Advised to relocate to an accessible area
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving in back area and near fryer Fan covers walk in cooler Ac vent above pizza cooler
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. Mop sink concrete basin cracked with a long crack that runs from front to back. Advised to relocate to a more convenient-to-use location
Mar 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizzas at buffet, saved for donation, 109-134F. Out for less than an hour
Vermin activity present as evidenced by droppings found. Numerous droppings on the ground and a few on boxes in the storage shed. Possible lizard droppings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving in back area and near fryer Fan covers walk in cooler Ac vent above pizza cooler
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. Mop sink concrete basin cracked with a long crack that runs from front to back. Advised to relocate to a more convenient-to-use location
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris, dish area
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. 0 ppm cl. Chemical container empty. Operator changed out and ran through multiple times - 0 ppm cl
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizzas at buffet, saved for donation, 109-134F. Out for less than an hour
Vermin activity present as evidenced by droppings found. Numerous droppings on the ground and a few on boxes in the storage shed. Possible lizard droppings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license for another location
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving in back area and near fryer Fan covers walk in cooler Ac vent above pizza cooler
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. Mop sink concrete basin cracked with a long crack that runs from front to back. Advised to relocate to a more convenient-to-use location
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris, dish area
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. String cheese 44-45F, top right pizza cooler. Operator removed screen and 42-44F was reached at end of inspection
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior south side
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup in cinnamon sugar
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - uncovered beverage on prep table - Pepsi soda bottle on top of pizza cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on wing sauce prep table
Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. - black residue dish area wall - next to wing cooler - fryer area - vent above three compartment sink
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over Traulsen freezer/pizza boxes in soda area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Wire shelving in wing sauce area - fan covers walk in cooler
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.