Pizza Hut

4925 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 18, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2018, Pizza Hut has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 18, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Pizza Hut is from Jan 18, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pizza Hut is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 18, 2019

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER, TOP OF PIZZA OVEN, PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF DOUGH PROOFER AND RETARDER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.

Jan 11, 2019

Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2213659 ON 8/29/18 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA SYRUP AREA, THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA MACHINE, THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. 56 - MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FANS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/29/18 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER, TOP OF PIZZA OVEN, PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF DOUGH PROOFER AND RETARDER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA.

Aug 29, 2018

Complaint

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-204.11: MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE SERVER PREP STATION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: 4-903.11(B): MUST STORE THE CLEAN DISHES IN THE SERVER STATION CABINETS IN AN INVERTED POSITION.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-203.13(B): MUST PROVIDE A CATCH BASIN FOR GREASE OR GREASE INTERCEPTOR/TRAP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK IN THE PIPE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN CEILING BY THE PIPE OF THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL IN ALL OPENINGS OF THE PHYSICAL FACILITY. 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA SYRUP AREA, THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA MACHINE, THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-304.11: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FANS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. 6-501.14(A): MUST DETAIL THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND THE VENTILATION DUCT ABOVE THE DELIVERY HOT HOLD BAG STORAGE AREA.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Mar 9, 2018

License

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS STAINED AT WONG STREET AREA OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALSO THE SAME AT WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD AND DUCT AT HOT LINE GREASY AND DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut on file is from Jan 18, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut.

Has Pizza Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pizza Hut have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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