Pizza Hut
Last inspected: Jul 26, 2019
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Score
Pizza Hut appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 26, 2019. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pizza Hut dates to Jul 26, 2019.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited 11 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pizza Hut trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 26, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.1- FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA,BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND BLACK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER SURFACES, BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER SURFACES AND THE PLASTIC COVER WITH BLACK WET,MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUTS HAVE A LID OR COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER IN THE DISH WASHING AREA,BEHIND THE WATER HEATER, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND BLACK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE TERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Jun 5, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PIZZAS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA....MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SPILL AND DIRT ON WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING FANS AT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 21, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON RIGHT HAND SIDE TO PROTECT SODA SYRUPS. INSTALL 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 FAN GUARD COVERS LOCATED ON CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED VENTS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA ABOVE COMPUTER WORK AREA WITH DUST ACCUMUALTION ON CEILING VENTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK MILDEW/MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF WASLK IN COOLER DOOR. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING ITEMS MOPS, BROOMS DUSTPANS LOCATED IN SAME AREA AS EMPLOYEE ITEMS. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS IN SEPARATE AREA AND ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES AND ITEMS IN DESIGANTED AREA.
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Jan 12, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN CORNER NEAR HOTR WATER HEATER AND DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS INCLUDING JACKETS AND PURSES STORED WITH EMPTY CADBOARD PIZZA BOXES. STORE ALL PERSONAL EMPLOYEE ITEMS SEPARATE FROM ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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Dec 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/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 room under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: wall, door frame in rear prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Mar 13, 2015
Routine
3 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 repaired/replaced, kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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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 not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Sep 12, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND THE LARGE HOT WATER TANK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE WALK-IN FREEZER LIGHT FIXTURE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PIZZA RINGS HANGING OVER THE PIZZA PREP MAKING STATION ALONG THE EAST WALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF 2DR REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED PIZZA SAUCE. ALSO DO SAME AS ABOVE FOR THE EXTERIOR OF ENTIRE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL BY THE PIZZA PREP STATION TO REMOVE TOMATO SAUCE SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST VENTS COVERS IN BOTH LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS TO REOMVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET BASE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Oct 4, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT COVER LOOSE. MUST REATTACH LIGHT COVER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE UNCLEAN (CALCIUM BUILD UP). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE/ICE CHUTE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP PREP AREA CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE WATER IS ON, HOWEVER WHEN WATER IS TURNED OFF WASTE WATER WILL DRAIN IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE SANITIZED INSIDE DISHMACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT COVER LOOSE. MUST REATTACH LIGHT COVER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE UNCLEAN (CALCIUM BUILD UP). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE/ICE CHUTE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER AND AROUND SHELF RACKS/ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT 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/DIRT BUILD UP PREP AREA CEILING TILES/CEILING LIGHT COVERS. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 16, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE UN THREADED FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT, INCLUDING MANAGERS.
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Oct 1, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-7- 12, REPORT # 664265. #32-MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. #33- MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ABOVE AND BEHIND THE SODA NOZZLE AND MAINTAIN. #35-MISSING COVER FOR THE VENTILATION FAN INSIDE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP BY THE CONDENSE UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO SERIOUS VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, MINERAL BUILD UP. REMOVE WATER FROM INSIDE THE PREP PIZZA COOLER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR AREA. OBSERVED DIRTY TAPE AROUND THE WATER LEAKING NOZZLE AT WATER SPRAYER, AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ANY ONE ENTERING PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT,INCLUDED MANAGERS.
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Dec 7, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ALL THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ABOVE AND BEHIND THE SODA NOZZLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVER FOR THE VENTILATION FAN INSIDE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 2, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CAULKING WORN OUT AND THE SINK IS LOOSE. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULB AND LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE OVEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB AND LIGHT SHIELD. BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD BY THE CUTTING AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Sep 3, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, cooler shelving not clean need cleaning. non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing nozzles. not clean need detailed cleaning. storage shelving/racks not clean had excess grease build up 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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage area, and under shelving 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: ceiling tiles in rear prep area by oven not clean needs detailed cleaning.walls inrear kitchen , prep area not clean need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: broken light shield in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, light shields in prep areas bathrooms need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, bathrooms, an dining areas need detailed cleaning.
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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 Jul 26, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 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 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.
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