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Pizza Hut

5035 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

Pizza Hut has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 26, 2016. The most recent inspection, on November 7, 2019, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 2, 2017. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on May 26, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2018. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2018. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2018. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PIZZA AND CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. MANAGER OMAR BRUNO ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:02PM WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND HE POSTED IT ON SITE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BOTH WASHROOMS CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD -UP. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB(ONE)ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN./ MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS) ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED/SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED/PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2051196 DATED:05/26/2017 NOT CORRECTED. 16-OBSERVED THE FRONT COUNTER ENTRY WAY TO THE PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 06/02/2017 AT THIS TIME,MANAGEMENT PROVIDED BARRIER FOR THE FRONT COUNTER OPENING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • SEE ABOVE CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT COUNTER ENTRY WAY TO THE PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED,APPROX 1/4" INCH OPENINGS AT LEFT AND RIGHT CORNERS OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS BOTTOMS/CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ROLLING CARTS INSIDE THE DOUGH PROOFER,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE,STORAGE KITCHEN SHELF NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHUOT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
  6. License

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed dirt and debris on the floor under and around the dishwashing facilities. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed a slight calcium buildup in the inside of the dish machine. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.
  7. License

    0 infractions

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