WAUCHULA, Hardee County

PIZZA HUT #4675

1498 US HWY 17 NO, WAUCHULA, FL 33873

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Jul 31, 2025
City
WAUCHULA
County
Hardee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 23921400

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. Printed copy for operator, employees signed before inspection was done. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 23921399

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over mop sink.

24-08-4

Detail 23921401

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups that were wet in between, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23921398

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer by the fans.

23-03-4

Detail 23921397

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler have dust on them. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23921396

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed garbage lid open and broken.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-29-4

Detail 23108600

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

23-03-4

Detail 23108599

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

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 22445440

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

Detail 22445442

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.

24-08-4

Detail 22445441

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager spread out items to properly air dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

13-05-4

Detail 22189158

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.

36-34-5

Detail 22189156

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

Detail 22189159

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

Detail 22189160

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

Detail 22189155

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

Detail 22189157

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

Jul 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22134650

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

Detail 22134655

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

22-20-5

Detail 22134654

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

Detail 22134656

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

Detail 22134653

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

Detail 22134651

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 22134652

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Handout provided during inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 22134649

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food or grease debris on cleaned dishes at dish dry rack.

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-07-5

Detail 21519713

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Gave handout for big 6. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 21519714

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water pooling in opaque ceiling light cover over clean dish storage area. No water visible on exterior of light cover.

24-08-4

Detail 21519717

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

51-13-4

Detail 21519716

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

16-46-4

Detail 21519715

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed piece of old label on interior of cleaned lean at dish dry area. Manager placed back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 21196198

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.garbage can in front of handsink at ice machine. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 21196195

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Manager scheduled cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 21196200

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.manager wiped down Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21196196

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 21196199

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

16-05-4

Detail 21196197

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Manager dumped water. Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-16-4

Detail 20985771

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Educated and emailed the Food Allergen Awareness sheet.

51-18-6

Detail 20985770

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Oct 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 20569894

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at ice bin. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20569896

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20569895

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plates with chipped edges at drying station.

31B-04-4

Detail 20569899

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Operator obtained sign. Corrected On-Site

29-07-5

Detail 20569893

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired at the three compartment sink.

22-16-4

Detail 20569898

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 20569892

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20569897

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at make station, hand washing sink at the ice machine,and at dishwasher.