Pizza Hut Express
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2013
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Pizza Hut Express stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 22, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Pizza Hut Express's record stops at Mar 22, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Pizza Hut Express on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 22, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1134533 DATED 9/10/12 VIOLATION#21 (7-38-012) INSPECTION REPORT STATED "FOUND NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT FOR SUCH, WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (PIZZA,CHICKEN) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN OPEN/POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED, PREPARED, COOKED OR SERVED CORRECT BY DATE 9/12/12. UPON INSPECTION AT 955AM THERE WAS NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED.A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1115AM WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE. A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER NEEDS TO BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEINGED PREPARED, COOKED,HANDLED OR SERVED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS OF REAR COOLER DOORS HOLDING PIZZA DOUGH PANS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK WALL AT WALLBASE WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE 3COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TWO PREP STAFF MEMBERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: (7-38-012) FOUND NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR SUCH, WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOOD (PIZZA, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED, MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN OPEN/POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED, PREPARED, COOKED OR SERVED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS. DUST BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD & THE ATTACHEMENT INSIDE OF HOOD, MUST KEEP CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. OPENING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER MUST BE SEALED/COVERED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & HUNG TO DRY (DUST PANS INVERTED), TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 7, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 05/02/11
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 05/02/11
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 05/02/11
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 05/02/11
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May 2, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP REACH IN PIZZA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Feb 16, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. Must fix/replace missing floor tiles around drain under front counter.
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Feb 8, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. Minor violations from 3/17/09 (report#157170), not corrected at this time. #33-rolling racks inside coolers, interior floors of some coolers ,must be free of food debris/stains/dust or dirt; #36-must replace light & shield in W.I.C.; #41-any unnecessary articles in rear storage room (including unused equipment) must be removed & elevated off the floor ( for easy access to cleaning/pest monitoring).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must clean door gaskets of most coolers & interior panel of ice machine.
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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. Must fix/replace missing floor tiles around drain under front counter; clean floors around grease trap & along wallbases thruout premises due to dirt/debris accumulation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Walls below front prep tables with grease build-up must be kept cleasn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Hut Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut Express on file is from Mar 22, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut Express?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut Express.
Has Pizza Hut Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizza Hut Express 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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