Pizza Hut
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, Pizza Hut has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pizza Hut is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hot running water at both prep areas hand wash sinks, water temp at 46f, instructed to provide 100-120f water temperature. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
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Jan 22, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND RESIDUE INSIDE ALL DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED ALL VENTS IN THE CEILING WITH HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLS ON THE INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2596995 DATED 7/3/24 NOT IN COMPLIANCE: #55-6-102.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND RACKS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. #57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE PIZZA) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND SPILLS ON THE INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND RESIDUE INSIDE ALL DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED IN UNUSED RESTROOM IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE THE AREA FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED TWO-DOOR COOLER NOT IN USE IN DISREPAIR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL VENTS IN CEILING WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE PIZZA) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-102.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND RACKS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Jun 6, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-303.11 OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD. MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18 NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-102.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND RACKS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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May 29, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD. MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WITH WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND RACKS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Jan 25, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. -38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 7, 2021
Routine
5 major violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 26, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING OF FOOD DEBRIS, UNDER DEEP FRYER OF GREASE SPILL ALONG WALL AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 16, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, NEAR WATER HEATER, ETC. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING VENTS, AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Jan 19, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 28, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS ABOVE 2-DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM FRONT PREP TABLE.
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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 22, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight 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 one violation per visit, down from roughly five 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.
How often is Pizza Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizza Hut is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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