APR 2
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PIZZA HUT.
BEAT. 34/100
5401 S WENTWORTH AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 2, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 9 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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 CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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 SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS.
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, ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
AUG 202024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 THROUGHOUT.
AUG 122024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.
JAN 252023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 25
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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)
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN NOW UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN AND ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING AND PROOF BOX EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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MAY 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BULB AT CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
APR 212020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BULB AT CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
APR 172020FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2020
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 7-38-030(C).
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AT REAR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BULB AT CEILING OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
JUL 122017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 12
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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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