New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County

PIZZA HUT

1616 S DIXIE HWY, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 Intermediate
Jan 6, 2026
City
New Smyrna Beach
County
Volusia
Status
Closed
Inspections
15

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.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 24281779

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 24281780

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24281778

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above pizza cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 24281783

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area, dish area , along walls and under equipment throughout Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 24281782

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 24281777

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

25-11-5

Detail 24281781

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24281776

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area right side above and below pull through Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Time Extended

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 24152208

Intermediate - 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 Warning

29-28-4

Detail 24152213

Intermediate - 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 Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24152212

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above pizza cooler Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24152210

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area, dish area , along walls and under equipment throughout Warning

29-27-4

Detail 24152214

Basic - 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. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24152209

Basic - 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 Warning

25-11-5

Detail 24152215

Basic - 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 Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24152211

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area right side above and below pull through Warning

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-28-4

Detail 23775978

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for soda machine last changed February 2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23775976

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23775979

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of wing cooler Ledges of wire shelving Top of dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 23775977

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-09-4

Detail 23768868

High Priority - 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. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23768862

High Priority - 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 Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23768866

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23768869

High Priority - 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. Warning

29-28-4

Detail 23768863

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for soda machine last changed February 2024. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23768867

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23768864

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of wing cooler Ledges of wire shelving Top of dish machine Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23768865

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23335570

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23335567

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles

36-73-4

Detail 23335569

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Fryer area and that corner next to small reach in cooler Next to back door under shelving

23-03-4

Detail 23335571

Basic - 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

29-08-4

Detail 23335568

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink basin cracked front front to back. Advised to relocate to an accessible area

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-04-4

Detail 22772659

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22772660

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22772658

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22753748

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: 109-140F Time Extended

35A-04-4

Detail 22753749

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 22753753

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22753752

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22753751

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22753750

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris, dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22751321

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. 0 ppm cl. Chemical container empty. Operator changed out and ran through multiple times - 0 ppm cl Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22751325

High Priority - 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 Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22751326

High Priority - 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 Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22751322

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22751327

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license for another location Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22751324

Basic - 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 Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22751323

Basic - 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 Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22751320

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris, dish area Warning

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 22459975

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22459966

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Exterior south side Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22459972

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. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 22459967

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-01-5

Detail 22459974

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup in cinnamon sugar Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22459973

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22459970

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22459969

Basic - Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. - black residue dish area wall - next to wing cooler - fryer area - vent above three compartment sink

38-07-4

Detail 22459971

Basic - 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 Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22459968

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Wire shelving in wing sauce area - fan covers walk in cooler

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21798000

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 21797998

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 43-44F and 44-46F. See stop sale.

29-34-4

Detail 21798001

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside south side

11-27-4

Detail 21797996

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. Emailed to operator

36-34-5

Detail 21798003

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/wall soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Vent over pizza cooler; - wall above pizza cooler - wall behind dish machine pull through - vent area of office/hot water heater

38-07-4

Detail 21797997

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over Premade pizza boxes

05-09-4

Detail 21797999

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad/drink cooler

14-11-5

Detail 21798002

Basic - Pizza cooler gaskets torn/hanging/in poor repair. Left side

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21199219

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza cooler less than 4 hours: far right top string cheese 49-51F, diced tomatoes 44-45F

29-34-4

Detail 21199220

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. South side exterior Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21199217

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 4/1/22

36-73-4

Detail 21199218

Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Ac vents in the back and ceiling around vent (dust) - wall behind dish machine (black residue) - grease on the floor around the fryer

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 20851439

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. South side exterior Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20851437

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor around fryer area soiled - wall behind dish machine - ceiling around Ac vents and above fryer area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20851438

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Pizza cooler gaskets on far left door torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-10: Time Extended

Feb 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

29-34-4

Detail 20833698

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. South side exterior Warning

27-19-4

Detail 20833700

Intermediate - Handsink at front counter has no running water/employees unable to use. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20833697

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. Computer system for online Pizza Hut food safety training giving manager error messages Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20833699

Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor around fryer area soiled - wall behind dish machine - ceiling around Ac vents and above fryer area Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20833701

Basic - Pizza cooler gaskets on far left door torn Warning

Jul 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 20367387

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/wall soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vent over pizza cooler, wall behind dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-22: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20367386

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - wire shelving neat register. - Light buildup, interior side doors to dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-22: Time Extended

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20358980

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Diced tomatoes 43-47F with plastic screen between container and tomatoes, pizza cooler. Operator discarded - precooked wings 44F in small cooler next to fryer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20358979

High Priority - Vermin activity as evidenced by droppings found. In the shed with unused equipment and cases of single service items, what appears to be lizard droppings on several boxes, ledges behind shelving, unused equipment. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20358981

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/wall soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vent over pizza cooler, wall behind dish machine Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20358982

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - wire shelving neat register. - Light buildup, interior side doors to dish machine. Warning