Pizza Hut #36913 - Lindale
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Pizza Hut #36913 - Lindale three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Georgia restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dough rolling cart, prep table shelving and wheels with grease/food build up. CA: Discussed cleaning procedures with pic. COS: pic will clean and health dept. will re-check
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handle of scoop stored down in brown sugar mix. CA: Discussed storage of scoops to prevent hand contamination with pic. COS: pic removed and washed properly. PIC will ensure that scoop is stored properly.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed box of single use eating utensils individually wrapped with food debris build up. CA: Discussed storage of single use utensils in clean dry location with pic. COS: pic will remove box with food build up and store in clean container. Health Dept. will re-check
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
86
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in multiple buckets with quat sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All buckets measured 100 ppm or less and were labeled to be changed at 2:37 PM and were unchanged at 3:40 PM. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. PIC designated food service employee to change sanitizer solutions in all buckets to measure 200-400 200 ppm. PIC was educated on changing these solutions at least every 4 hours.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Corrective Action: Discussed with PIC. Reporting agreements will be signed and re-checked by health department.
511-6-1.03(1)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (crispy cup pepperoni labeled 'KEEP FROZEN - "PERISHABLE"') thawing on prep table counter at room temperature. Per PIC, they pulled the pepperoni from the freezer to thaw and placed them on the counter to make it easier to fill up working container on pizza line. Corrective Action: Discussed approved thawing methods and cold-holding with PIC. The pepperoni were found to be less than 2 hours old and were moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool back down to 41 deg F or less.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed lower left door of pizza prep top catching on middle door and not closing fully during inspection. The frozen cookies and brownies in lower portion were still in temperature. Corrective Action: Discussed having cooler doors service with PIC. PIC will have the doors of the cooler serviced by a licensed technician and monitor cooler temperatures. Please call the Health Department at (706)295-6316 to have the cooler rechecked once repaired.
511-6-1.05(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler door catching on sweep gasket on floor and propping door open if door not opened far enough during inspection. Corrective Action: Discussed contacting installer for walk-in cooler door to have sweep gasket checked with PIC. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.05(2)(o)
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of water in lower portion of pizza make table cooler and on floor around the bottom of the cooler. No food was stored in the cooler but per PIC they store thin crusts in this area. Corrective Action: Discussed possible causes of water accumulation with PIC. Due to concerns for contamination, no food will be placed in this cooler until serviced by a licensed technician. Please call the Health Department at 706-295-6316 to have the cooler rechecked before use.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler door not closing fully when in use, leaving a >2" gap when food service employees go in our out of the walk-in. PIC states she monitors the door and will close it if she notices it has been left open. Corrective Action: Discussed with PIC. The door must be repaired so that it properly closes when used. This will be rechecked by the Health Department in 30 days.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed continuous leak from rear handwashing sink. Observed leak in faucet sprayer at three compartment sink. Corrective Action: Discussed with PIC. PIC says they have submitted work orders. Both sinks should be repaired by a licensed plumber. These will be rechecked by the Health Department in 30 days.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed water and food build up on floor and walls near three compartment sink and warewashing machine. Corrective Action: Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of this area to prevent build-up with PIC. PIC will have this area cleaned and will train all staff to clean and maintain this area.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizza Hut #36913 - Lindale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizza Hut #36913 - Lindale on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizza Hut #36913 - Lindale?
Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pizza Hut #36913 - Lindale.
Has Pizza Hut #36913 - Lindale's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizza Hut #36913 - Lindale 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 #36913 - Lindale 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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