Pizza Hut
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2018
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Pizza Hut stretching back to 2016. On Apr 11, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Pizza Hut's record stops at Apr 11, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “* certified food manager on site” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. MANAGER OMAR BRUNO ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:02PM WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND HE POSTED IT ON SITE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOMS CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD -UP. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB(ONE)ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN./ MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS) ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED/SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Jun 2, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2051196 DATED:05/26/2017 NOT CORRECTED. 16-OBSERVED THE FRONT COUNTER ENTRY WAY TO THE PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 06/02/2017 AT THIS TIME,MANAGEMENT PROVIDED BARRIER FOR THE FRONT COUNTER OPENING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SEE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT COUNTER ENTRY WAY TO THE PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED,APPROX 1/4" INCH OPENINGS AT LEFT AND RIGHT CORNERS OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS BOTTOMS/CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ROLLING CARTS INSIDE THE DOUGH PROOFER,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,STORAGE KITCHEN SHELF NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHUOT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Jul 28, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor under and around the dishwashing facilities. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a slight calcium buildup in the inside of the dish machine. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.
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May 16, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No City of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site with original certificate posted while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and or served. Instructed facility that a City of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site with original certificate posted at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor under and around the dishwashing facilities. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a leak at the cold handle at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jan 29, 2016
License
No violations found.
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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 Apr 11, 2018. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three 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 three 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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