Pizza Hut
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Pizza Hut eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Pizza Hut's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -wall behind hand wash sink next to office area soiled under silicone sealant -wall above handwash sink next dishwasher has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves doiled -green wire rack stored inside proofer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -dish racks soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -open pouch of pizza boxes stored on the floor, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent and tiles soiled in proofer area -ceiling vent over reach in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -in proofer area -above dish storage rack
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door gaskets soiled reach in cooler gaskets soiled -walk in cooler shelves soiled -dish storage shelving in dish area soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -exterior door and walls of walk in soiled -wall surrounding speaker over 3 compartment sink soiled -wall above 3 compartment sink soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
82
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -proof box handle soiled on inside
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled, also some tiles
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease buildup under and around fryer, area around proof box **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves are soiled -dry storage shelves near dishwasher are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine and 3compartment sink soiled. Extends to wire shelving holding cleaning supplies, and walls of walk in **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
74
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.
36-27-5
70
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut.
How does Pizza Hut compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Pizza Hut most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Pizza Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pizza Hut means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pizza Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Hut is inspected around two times per year on average.
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