Chicago
34
BEAT

Pizza Hut

5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
34/100

Mixed record — 4 of 9 inspections passed

Inspections
9
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-02
Pass Rate
44%
2 failures
Score
34/100
BEAT
Failed 2 inspections (2024, 2020)
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Other issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 16×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2025-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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 MAI...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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 ...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

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...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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,...

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

2024-08-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 THROUGH...

2024-08-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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 DEPAR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN FREEZER NEXT TO 3 C SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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 CLOGG...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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,...

2023-01-25 Pass Canvass
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

2021-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TESTING AT THE PLATE FOR A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON STORAGE AND ROLLING RACKS,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,PREP COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN NOW UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN AND ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING AND PROOF BOX EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2020-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIC WITH THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

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

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BULB AT CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2020-04-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BULB AT CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2020-04-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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 FOU...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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 7-38-03...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AT REAR.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BULB AT CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

2017-07-12 Pass License
1
minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE FRYER.

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