Pizza Hut #714393

5240 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630
Pizza
Last inspected: Aug 9, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Pizza Hut #714393 has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 9, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Pizza Hut #714393 since Aug 9, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 11 times.

Pizza Hut #714393's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Aug 9, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (cheese, chicken, beef) are prepared and or served. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and or served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust and grease on both exhaust hoods and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dust and dirt buildup on the vent covers on the ceiling throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed worn caulking on the wall by the three compartment sink with a black, mold-like buildup. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the front exposed handsink to have a leak by the floor pedals. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed no sink stoppers on site. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain for the three compartment sink.
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Aug 2, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: Observed the outside garbage dumpster unable to close fully due to a damaged lid that was bent upwards. Instructed facility to repair or replace and maintain so lid is closed and tight fitting at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1584045, dated 11-6-15: Violation 32- "NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAD SINK AND CLEAN POTS AND PAN RACK,SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE." Violation 34- "FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GRIMES,DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS WITH GRIME/MINERAL BUILD-UP,DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS,NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,UNDER THE SHELVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT." Violation 35- "WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FOOD DEBRIS,GRIME AND LIQUID FOODS.WEST WALL AT REAR AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESS HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS AND CEILING TILES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation in the interior of the large 2 door cooler in the front area. Instructed facility to clean and sanitize unit.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the rear dish area to be wet and have water pooled around the hot water tank. Instructed facility to maintain dry.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust and grease on both exhaust hoods and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout facility with dust and dirt buildup as well. Instructed facility to replace and clean as needed and to maintain. Observed dust and dirt buildup on the vent covers on the ceiling throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed worn caulking on the wall by the three compartment sink with a black, mold-like buildup. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the front exposed handsink to have a leak by the floor pedals. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed no sink stoppers on site. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain for the three compartment sink.
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Nov 6, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAD SINK AND CLEAN POTS AND PAN RACK,SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GRIME UNDER THE PREP TABLE WERE KNIVES ARE STORED,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 THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GRIMES,DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS WITH GRIME/MINERAL BUILD-UP,DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS,NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,UNDER THE SHELVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FOOD DEBRIS,GRIME AND LIQUID FOODS.WEST WALL AT REAR AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESS HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS AND CEILING TILES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. THROUGHOUT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS AND DUST THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER PIPE BEHIND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PIZZA PREP COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SAID COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LOOSE/LEAKING ALSO SPRAYER LEAKING AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANLDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER(S).
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Apr 29, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE, ALL STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP.
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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 AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP (FRONT AND REAR).---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 12, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF COOLER SHELVING,STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAIL CLEANING(CREVICES).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BATHROOM NOT CLEAN,NED DETAIL CLEANING(CORNERS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING,CEILING,WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING,WALLS IN BATHROOM HAD EXCESS DIRT/DUST,NEED CLEANING(DETAILED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS, HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Mop sink drain is clogged, standing water in basin. Must clear drain and maintain sink.
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Oct 17, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN BREAST, PASTA ETC. TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL ,BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. CITATIONN ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STATE OF DISREPAIR, SHALL BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF COOLER SHELVING,STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAIL CLEANING(CREVICES).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BATHROOM NOT CLEAN,NED DETAIL CLEANING(CORNERS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING,CEILING,WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING,WALLS IN BATHROOM HAD EXCESS DIRT/DUST,NEED CLEANING(DETAILED).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING.
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Oct 5, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage area, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, ceiling, walls in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, ceiling, walls in bathroom had excess dirt/dust, need cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area, walk in cooler need cleaning.
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Jun 23, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving, racks, that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced, rear storage shelving, racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be replaced/repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables, walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling tiles in prep areas, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning. missing ceiling tiles above walk in cooler, shall be provided/repaired.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: damaged light shield in walk in cooler shal be replaced, light shields in walk in coolers, prep areas, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, front counter, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Jul 14, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PROOFER RIPPED OFF , MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS, PREP TABLE,, OVEN ,DEEP FRYER ,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM, AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER ,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FILTER BY THE HOOD, WITH DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Hut #714393 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut #714393 on file is from Aug 9, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut #714393?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut #714393.

Has Pizza Hut #714393's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut #714393 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pizza Hut #714393 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.