PIZZA HUT.

Chicago Health Dept

5240 N PULASKI RD · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

4 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jan 2019.

Last inspected Jan 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE CLEAN UP POLICY OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND RUST ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL ABOVE PREP AREA IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP TABLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JUN 12

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed interior and exterior of the low temperature dish machine with food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain, to prevent pest harborage. Also, observed shelving cart unit in dry storage area with aggressive debris and food particles. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed both floor drains under and near 3 compartment sink area with food and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain to prevent pest harborage.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed ventilation in employee toilet room not working properly. Instructed to service/repair and maintain.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Observed no visible food thermometers in all cooler areas (except front pizza make table area). Instructed to provide proper food thermometer to ensure correct storage temperatures.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Observed no food handlers certificates for staff. Instructed to obtain the required and approved food handlers certificates for staff.

AUG 17

2016

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 2

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Observed the outside garbage dumpster unable to close fully due to a damaged lid that was bent upwards. Instructed facility to repair or replace and maintain so lid is closed and tight fitting at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed dirt accumulation in the interior of the large 2 door cooler in the front area. Instructed facility to clean and sanitize unit.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed the floor in the rear dish area to be wet and have water pooled around the hot water tank. Instructed facility to maintain dry.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed dust and grease on both exhaust hoods and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout facility with dust and dirt buildup as well. Instructed facility to replace and clean as needed and to maintain. Observed dust and dirt buildup on the vent covers on the ceiling throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed worn caulking on the wall by the three compartment sink with a black, mold-like buildup. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed the front exposed handsink to have a leak by the floor pedals. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed no sink stoppers on site. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain for the three compartment sink.

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