Pizza Hut #034139
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2019
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Score
Pizza Hut #034139 has been inspected 11 times since 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Pizza Hut #034139 since Nov 19, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR BY FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ESTABLISHMENT HAS 11 EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Apr 18, 2018
License
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2135227 DATED 1/10/2018 NOT CORRECTED:-#24) NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS WITH BROKEN BOTTOM BASE OF ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND POURING WATER WHEN STOPPER IS RELEASED. ALSO NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER ON SHELVES AND DRIPPING ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH GREASE SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE AND OIL SPILLS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION AND DIRT ON CEILING WALLS AND HOOD OF STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE WITH ASSORTED SAUCES FOR SERVING WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.
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Jan 10, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVING AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:- TURKEY 56.7F, SALAMI 46.4F, CHICKEN 56.8F, SAUSAGE 49.3F, MUSHROOMS (CUT) 46.3F, MAYONNAISE 56.1F. MANAGER IMMDEDITAELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 37 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.000 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS INCLUDING EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS OR DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, DELI MEATS, SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS WITH BROKEN BOTTOM BASE OF ONE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND POURING WATER WHEN STOPPER IS RELEASED. ALSO NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER ON SHELVES AND DRIPPING ON TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH GREASE SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE AND OIL SPILLS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION AND DIRT ON CEILING WALLS AND HOOD OF STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE WITH ASSORTED SAUCES FOR SERVING WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.
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Apr 11, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BULK CINNAMON SUGAR CONTAINER DIRTY AND STICKY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BOTH FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE OR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS/FACIAL HAIR, MUST WEAR FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Aug 17, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOW TEMERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITZIING (0PPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE SCRAP TRAY WAS SO SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS THE TRAY FOAMED UP WITH A FILMY SUBSTANCE POSSIBLY PREVENTING SOAP AND SANITIZER FROM REACHING THE DISH TRAYS AND THE DRAIN SYSTEM IS PARTIALLY CLOGGED DUE TO SEVERED BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH; ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED; OBSERVED DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING FROM THE EXTERIOR GREASE RECEPTACLE ON 3 OF THE 4 SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL GREASE AND OIL INSIDE THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE (RECOMMEND POWER WASHING) OF GREASE RECETACLE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLAITON 7-38-2O
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DRAIN BOARD AND THE DRAIN COMPONENT WITH THE SCRAP TRAY ATTACHED TO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THAT WAS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRAINBOARD AND AND THE DRAIN COMPONENT TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOR AT STAFF WASHROOM.EMPLOYEE ARE HANDLING FOOD.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT MENTIONED SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET AT THREE DOORS PREP COOLER WITH MOLD BUILD-UP,ALSO INSIDE THE SAME UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE METAL BELT OF THE PIZZA OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS ABOVE OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY WITH DEBRIS AND SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GARBAGE BAGS AND EMPTY BOXES BLOCKING REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR AND AREA FREE OF ITEMS.PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE PREP PIZZA COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY. DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: TWO MIDDLE LIGHTS BULBS UNDER THE HOOD ARE BURNED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Dec 23, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Nov 22, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Hut #034139 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut #034139 on file is from Nov 19, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut #034139?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut #034139.
Has Pizza Hut #034139's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Hut #034139 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizza Hut #034139 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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