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Pizza Hut

1225 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Pizza Hut has been inspected four times since 2015. On Jan 30, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 30, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pizza Hut is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Jan 30, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACE OF SMALL PREP FREEZER NEXT TO FRYER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT, AND IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUL SMELL COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PROOFING BOX DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO SAUCE PREP TABLE .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SERVICE COUNTER,MOLD BUILD UP ON DRAIN BOARD AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF SAUCE PREP TABLE AND FRYER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AND FLOOR TRIM AT DISH MACHINE .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL NEXT TO OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO POP COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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 FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH A APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST.MUST POST AND MAINTAIN(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PROOFING BOX DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO SAUCE PREP TABLE .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SERVICE COUNTER,MOLD BUILD UP ON DRAIN BOARD AT DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF SAUCE PREP TABLE AND FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AND FLOOR TRIM AT DISH MACHINE .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL NEXT TO OVEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEXT TO POP COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR.
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Jul 31, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN FRONT AREA AOUND PIPE IN CEILING. OBSERVED OPENING ON PIPES IN CEILING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ENTRANCE.
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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 30, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils 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 three violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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