Pizza Hut
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited Pizza Hut 15 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pizza Hut dates to Mar 10, 2020.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN CENTER DOOR JAM ALONG BOTTOM.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER AND AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Feb 6, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Jan 29, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PIZZA,CHICKEN WINGS,HAM,SAUSAGE,ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES .MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 12:05 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#2320434 10/24/2019 NOT CORRECTED #49- FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. ALSO, THE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#55- FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER, FOOD PREP AREAS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO BOX DISPLAY UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN UPPER WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Oct 24, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT TO PROPERLY HANDLE THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. ALSO, THE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER, FOOD PREP AREAS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Apr 5, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND 2-3 DOOR COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN CORNERS AND AT THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTION WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANA ND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR-WALL JUNCTIONS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Apr 28, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN GREASY, AND DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PROOFERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR FRYERS,COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER 3 COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS ANS CEILING THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE(BY PIZZA DELV. BAGS)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE ON TO THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 20, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. CHICKEN WINGS 165*F,PIZZA 182*F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FROM MALCOLM X COLLEGE INFORMATION PROVIDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN GREASY, AND DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PROFFERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR FRYERS,COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM UNDER THE 3 COMP. SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE(BY PIZZA DELV. BAGS)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE ON TO THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 27, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served,pizza,etc and preparing pasta.serious violation issued 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS ,(34-MISSING AND DAMAGE FLOOR TILES AT REAR DOOR,AND #36-LIGHT/LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN WALK IN FREEZER)FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT DATED-9/4/2013 REPORT # 1072526 STILL EXIST.MUST CORRECT BY REINSPECTION DATE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-42-090
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Sep 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS THROUGHTOUT AND IN BETWEEN/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT REAR DOOR. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT/LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND AT CEILING AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 22, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, PIZZA OVEN AND HOOD ABOVE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN CORNER OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. PAINT OR REPLACE UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Jan 18, 2011
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM CAN OPENER BASE ON PREP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, HOODS & FILTERS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : PAINT RUSTY CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM. PAINT RUSTY DOOR FRAME TON WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND DOORS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE ALL THEERMOMETERS THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED
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Jan 4, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO RESIDUAL ON DISHES AFTER BEING WASHED IN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE - UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION - INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMP. SINK - CITATION ISSUED -CRITICAL
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION - CITATION ISSUED - SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM CAN OPENER BASE ON PREP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, HOODS & FILTERS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM. PAINT RUSTY DOOR FRAME TON WASHROOM. CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND DOORS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE ALL THEERMOMETERS THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY CALIBRATED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut on file is from Mar 10, 2020. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut.
Has Pizza Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizza Hut 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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