Pizza Hut
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2015
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Pizza Hut has been inspected eight times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Apr 28, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Pizza Hut is from Apr 28, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pizza Hut trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 28, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, COOLER AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FANS AND VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 21, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS AND CANTAINER IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, WHICH DOESN'T REACH THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 180F.NOTED TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHING 141F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP AND USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030. DISH MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH.
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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 DOORS WITH 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS AND AT THE BOTTOM. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, COOLER AND BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FANS AND VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, WITH EXCESSIVE ICE AROUND IT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT UNDER HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND SINK LEAKING AT NOZZEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jul 1, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, REACH IN COOLER, OUTSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER, ALL CONTACT SURFACES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN. GREASE IS ENCRUSTED AT TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS IE...CHICKEN, SAUSAGE AND CHEESE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, REACH IN COOLER, OUTSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER, ALL CONTACT SURFACES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 24, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND EXTERIOR OF TRASH RECEPTACLES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. CAULKING AT WALL AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASE WITH WORN SURFACE. REPLACE SAME.
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Aug 23, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PZZA,CHICKEN WINGS,ETC) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COOLERS,CABINET STORAGE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SYRUP STORAGE,REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION HOOD AT DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN. FACUET AT 3-COMP SINK WITH SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR / REPLACE.
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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 28, 2015. 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 six 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 five 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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