Pizza Hut
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2016, Pizza Hut has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 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 Jan 15, 2019.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Pizza Hut on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE CLEAN UP POLICY OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND RUST ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL ABOVE PREP AREA IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP TABLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed interior and exterior of the low temperature dish machine with food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain, to prevent pest harborage. Also, observed shelving cart unit in dry storage area with aggressive debris and food particles. 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: Observed both floor drains under and near 3 compartment sink area with food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain to prevent pest harborage.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed ventilation in employee toilet room not working properly. Instructed to service/repair and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed no visible food thermometers in all cooler areas (except front pizza make table area). Instructed to provide proper food thermometer to ensure correct storage temperatures.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Observed no food handlers certificates for staff. Instructed to obtain the required and approved food handlers certificates for staff.
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Aug 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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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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 violation 7-38-020.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut on file is from Jan 15, 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?
No. Recent inspections at Pizza Hut have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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