Southeast Arcadia, DeSoto County

PIZZA HUT 4600

2527 SE HWY 70, Southeast Arcadia, FL 34266

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Sep 4, 2025
City
Southeast Arcadia
County
DeSoto
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

16-37-1

Detail 24009811

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for the dish machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 24009810

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink in back of kitchen.

13-04-4

Detail 24009809

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard on.

24-08-4

Detail 24009807

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelf with water in between them and not air drying properly.

14-69-4

Detail 24009812

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on the walk in freezer door.

33-11-4

Detail 24009813

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 24009808

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 23419125

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. Observed the operator did not have the employees agreement forms, operator printed and signed. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 23419123

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed two drain covers missing underneath there three compartment sink.

13-03-4

Detail 23419122

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed when I walked in the operator was not wearing a hair restraint, she put one on. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23419127

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator put on the shelves. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23419124

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23419126

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters in hood system soiled at the fryer in the kitchen.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

13-02-4

Detail 22458887

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making pizza with long strand of bangs loose flowing past shoulder area.

13-04-4

Detail 22458889

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee portioning foods with no beard guard.

33-11-4

Detail 22458888

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

16-48-4

Detail 22458886

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager put back through dishwash.

16-46-4

Detail 22458884

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager put back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22458885

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop. Corrected On-Site

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 22265388

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 22265387

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. Provided handout via email. Corrective Action Taken

16-23-4

Detail 22265386

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

24-08-4

Detail 22265389

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans nested at drying rack with water inside pans. Manager I stacked pans providing air circulation. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22265383

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

16-48-4

Detail 22265384

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed pan with old food residue at dish drying rack. Manager sent back through dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 22265385

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 150ppm corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 21767924

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 21767918

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 form/ handout at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21767922

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. Inspector provided form/ handout at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken

53B-10-4

Detail 21767920

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

08B-38-4

Detail 21767921

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled drinks stored on floor at back dry storage area.

51-13-4

Detail 21767923

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided form/ handout at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21767919

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

12A-19-4

Detail 21565243

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: At inspection observed employee wash hand in cold water as evidenced by inspector washing hands directly after and water took over 1 minute to become warm. Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 21565242

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: At callback no vacuum breaker has even added. Hose attached and being used outside. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 21565245

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for over 1 minute at handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: At callback both handsinks affixed with premier . Water after running for over 1 minute at 88F. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: At Callback inspection water at handsink not hot,observed employee wash hands, inspector washed hands then waited for over 1 minute before water became warm. Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 21565244
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09:

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21337530

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm chlorine tank empty. No other chlorine on site. Must hand sanitize all dish ware in 3 compartment sink until dish machine is able to maintain chlorine level at 50 to 100ppm. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Time Extended

12A-19-4

Detail 21337526

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 21337528

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: At callback no vacuum breaker has even added. Hose attached and being used outside. Time Extended

53A-16-4

Detail 21337524

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: New dishwasher being installed. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21337527

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Manager unaware of how to access employees food safety training. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: At inspection operator could not access computers. Computer not functioning. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 21337525

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for over 1 minute at handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: At callback both handsinks affixed with premier . Water after running for over 1 minute at 88F. Time Extended

16-48-4

Detail 21337532

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: At callback observed food particles inside lean pans wet nested at clean dish dry rack. Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 21337529

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21337533

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed icing and butter containers left open under dusty racks on make line with cardboard containers stored over on open rack. Observed open boxes of dough rounds and bread sticks opened and not rewarded in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: At callback shelves over open butter still have hanging dust. Butter is uncovered. Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 21337531
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Time Extended

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21170500

High Priority - 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 chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm chlorine tank empty. No other chlorine on site. Must hand sanitize all dish ware in 3 compartment sink until dish machine is able to maintain chlorine level at 50 to 100ppm.

12A-19-4

Detail 21170502

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.

29-42-4

Detail 21170504

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53A-16-4

Detail 21170503

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens.

53B-01-5

Detail 21170506

Intermediate - 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. Manager unaware of how to access employees food safety training.

27-16-4

Detail 21170509

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water for over 1 minute at handsink.

16-48-4

Detail 21170501

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

16-46-4

Detail 21170508

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-12-5

Detail 21170505

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed icing and butter containers left open under dusty racks on make line with cardboard containers stored over on open rack. Observed open boxes of dough rounds and bread sticks opened and not rewarded in walk-in freezer.

45-02-4

Detail 21170507

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 20845018

High Priority - Vacuum breaker in wrong location mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 20845019

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Nov 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 20653917

High Priority - Vacuum breaker in the wrong location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53A-10-4

Detail 20653919

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Emailed operator the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses.

16-37-1

Detail 20653915

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator able to find during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20653918

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food.

51-13-4

Detail 20653916

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.