PIZZA HUT #4675
1498 Rea Road
Florida, 33873
Hardee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager spread out items to properly air dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - 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.
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-05-4:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-34-5:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stacked inside each other still wet. Manager rearranged pans to promoate air drying. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Handout provided during inspection via email. Corrected On-Site
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food or grease debris on cleaned dishes at dish dry rack.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).