Pizza Hut
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2016
95
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Pizza Hut, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 25, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 25, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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95
Aug 14, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WALL. REPLACE/REPAIR SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
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86
Dec 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED AND LEAK MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER VENTILATION THROUGHOUT COOKING AREA. COOKING AREA WAS SMOKEY AND NOT VENTED ADEQUATELY. MANAGER SAID IT WAS A PIGEON PROBLEM AND THAT PIGEONS ON THE ROOF BLOCK THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. VENTILATION SYSTEM MUST BE ADEQUATELY WORKING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAINED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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82
Sep 27, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND ROLLING CARTS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Sep 20, 2013
Routine
5 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: RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO FOUL/URINE SMELL NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, CHICKEN WINGS). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND ROLLING CARTS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING, FREE OF DEBRIS BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 19, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN DISH RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR. REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING/CRACKED WALL BASE BY REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE MOLD SUBSTANCE BEHIND EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPLACE/PAINT VENT COVERS THRU-OUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN FRONT AREA.
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82
Jan 18, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING REPAIR SAME.
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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 Jul 25, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five 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 two 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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