Pizza Hut/Wing Street

1601 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

Pizza Hut/Wing Street has been inspected six times since 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 16, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 16, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 16, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed a black, mold-like substance on the interior portion of the ice machine that produces ice for human consumption. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Observed the three compartment sink not properly maintained: when water is released from a full compartment at said sink, it flows through drain pipe into an air gapped floor drain where said waste water eventually overflows onto floor. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so when water is released it all flows into floor drain without overflowing. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dishmachine handle to be heavily duct taped over due to it being rusted as stated by operator. Instructed facility to remove tape, repair handle, and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cork boards used under pan pizzas for heat protection to be worn and dirty. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor under the fryers to have heavy grease buildup. Also observed the floor along the wall behind the retarders and pizza prep cooler to be dirty as well as the floor around the soda boxes and rear soda dispenser. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor under each booth (seats lift up) to have dirt and food debris on them. Instructed facility to clean 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 dirt and food debris on the walls and ceiling surrounding the dish area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed heavy dust accumulation on the vents above the registers and the pizza finishing/boxing area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the men's toilet to have a small leak at the rear base of the toilet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Feb 2, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL NOT ATTACHED TO WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH/RECAULK SAID EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL TO WALL.
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Dec 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 25, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A VERY THICK BROWNISH,BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1948261 DATED 7/27/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK. #35) NOTED DIRTY FANS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#38)NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISK WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HOUSING OF DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NOTED NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST AND BLACK SMOKE/DIRTY ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION UNITS THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ON WALLS, FANS AND CEILING AT THE REAR HEATING UNIT ROOM...ALSO NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND STAINS ON WALLS BY THE SODA DISPENSER ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LOOSE FURNACE ON THE HEATING UNIT.
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Jul 27, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FANS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISK WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pizza Hut/Wing Street last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut/Wing Street on file is from Feb 16, 2018. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut/Wing Street?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut/Wing Street.

Has Pizza Hut/Wing Street's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut/Wing Street 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/Wing Street means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.