Pizza Hut

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 2, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person-in-charge with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain at least one person-in-charge with city of chicago certified food manager training and maintain original certificate on-site for review at all times. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pizza delivery bags and disposable paper towels in packaging stored in the rear men's toilet room. Instructed to relocate pizza delivery bags and disposable paper towels and maintain clean linens and single-use articles outside of prohibited such as toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pizza oven tracks to be heavily soiled with encrusted grease deposits. Instructed to clean the food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment with appropriate cleaning materials and at adequate frequency to prevent build up of hard, encrusted grease deposits and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spray hose nozzle at the 3-compartment sink to be heavily-soiled with grease and food debris and no longer easily-cleanable. Instructed to replace the 3-compartment spray hose nozzle and maintain all plumbing fixtures easily-cleanable.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate on-site while tcs food items (pizza, pasta, chicken) are being prepared and handled. Instructed to provide at least one food employee with city of chicago certified food manager training and original certificate on-site at all times of food operations. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Aug 20, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed dirty walls with excessive food splatter behind the cook's line and gas stove. Grease on the wall fan in the rear kitchen. Must clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed greasy and sticky proofer rack with excessive grease on it. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks, and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects, and dirt build-up throughout.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Aug 12, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed pest control service receipt from company without proper idph license number. Logbook must include all content prescribed in the rules of the department of health. They include but are not limited to a copy of the pest control illinois department of health license number, written verification of the certified pest technician responsible for using pesticides, a record of all visits to the retail food establishment, and e.t.c. Facility must provide a logbook and maintenance. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gasket on door to walk-in freezer next to 3 c sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility with inadequate plumbing under 3 c sink, near the high-temperature dishwasher. Water came from the floor drain and flooded the floor in the kitchen when water ran from the 3c sink and dishwasher at the same time. The drain is clogged with slimy buildup. Instructed to clean the drain and correct the other issues causing the water back up. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk-in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and oil build-up on the floor. Must clean debris build up from floor along with wall bases in prep and dishwashing areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty walls with excessive food splatter behind the cook's line and gas stove. Grease on the wall fan in the rear kitchen. Must clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed greasy and sticky stainless steel lids on the cold hold unit and proofer rack and oven with excessive grease on them. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks, and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects, and dirt build-up throughout.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jan 25, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Obesrved soda crates used as storage elevation platforms for boxes of chicken in walk in freezer. Instructed manager to properly elevate all items in freezer 6 inches off floor with storage racks.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

5. May 3, 2021 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the pic without a certified food managers certificate. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for testing at the plate for a high temperature dish machine.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food build up on storage and rolling racks,prep tables,walk in cooler fan guard covers,prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at rear prep/dish washing area hand sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in now unisex toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up on walls in prep areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up in floor drain and on floors in walk in cooler & freezer.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters and hood of cooking and proof box equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (pizza,chicken wings,etc).must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. May 8, 2020 Conditional

   Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: The pic does not have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to have pic with the certificate. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

     Inspector’s note: Observe the pic not washing her hands before putting on gloves and after she put her mask on. Instructed to properly wash hands before putting on gloves and after touching, body, etc. Priority violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 8)

     Hands clean & properly washed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace bulb at ceiling of walk-in freezer.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certificate nor manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods. Instructed to have both on site when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Apr 21, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace bulb at ceiling of walk-in freezer.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Apr 17, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No procedure for responding to vomiting or diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No paper towels at washbowl in men's washroom. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machine not in use, not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer(quat) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Instructed not to use until properly sanitizing. Premises has 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed toilet in women's washroom clogged with feces(not overflowing,or on floor). Premises has alternative toilet for use. Instructed not to flush clogged toilet, secure washroom and repair toilet for adequate flushing. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must detail clean exterior of all cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in women's washroom in the form of cardboard boxes and unnecessary items. Organize and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along wall base under 3-comp sink and throughout prep area and at rear.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace bulb at ceiling of walk-in freezer.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on duty. Instructed management that the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by the next inspection(upon being inspected). Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Jul 12, 2017 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

     Inspector’s note: Provide light in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and ventilation hood above fryer.