PIZZA HUT #714393.

Chicago Health Dept

5240 N PULASKI RD · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2016.

Last inspected Aug 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 9

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (cheese, chicken, beef) are prepared and or served. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and or served. Serious citation issued 7-38-012(a).

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 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.

AUG 2

2016

FAIL 6 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 citation issued 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1584045, dated 11-6-15: Violation 32- "NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAD SINK AND CLEAN POTS AND PAN RACK,SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE." Violation 34- "FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GRIMES,DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS WITH GRIME/MINERAL BUILD-UP,DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS,NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,UNDER THE SHELVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT." Violation 35- "WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FOOD DEBRIS,GRIME AND LIQUID FOODS.WEST WALL AT REAR AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESS HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS AND CEILING TILES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

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

NOV 6

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAD SINK AND CLEAN POTS AND PAN RACK,SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

GRIME UNDER THE PREP TABLE WERE KNIVES ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH GRIMES,DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS WITH GRIME/MINERAL BUILD-UP,DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS,NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,UNDER THE SHELVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FOOD DEBRIS,GRIME AND LIQUID FOODS.WEST WALL AT REAR AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESS HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS AND CEILING TILES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. THROUGHOUT

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS AND DUST THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING WATER PIPE BEHIND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

AUG 7

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PIZZA PREP COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SAID COVER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LOOSE/LEAKING ALSO SPRAYER LEAKING AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANLDER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER(S).

APR 29

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE, ALL STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP, FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP (FRONT AND REAR).---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

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DEC 12

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF COOLER SHELVING,STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAIL CLEANING(CREVICES).

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BATHROOM NOT CLEAN,NED DETAIL CLEANING(CORNERS).

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING,CEILING,WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING,WALLS IN BATHROOM HAD EXCESS DIRT/DUST,NEED CLEANING(DETAILED).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS, HOLES IN CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Mop sink drain is clogged, standing water in basin. Must clear drain and maintain sink.

OCT 17

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Facility Condition

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE PIZZA, CHICKEN BREAST, PASTA ETC. TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL ,BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. CITATIONN ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE AND WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN STATE OF DISREPAIR, SHALL BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF COOLER SHELVING,STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAIL CLEANING(CREVICES).

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BATHROOM NOT CLEAN,NED DETAIL CLEANING(CORNERS).

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING,CEILING,WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING,WALLS IN BATHROOM HAD EXCESS DIRT/DUST,NEED CLEANING(DETAILED).

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER NEED CLEANING.

OCT 5

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear storage area, bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, ceiling, walls in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, ceiling, walls in bathroom had excess dirt/dust, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in prep area, walk in cooler need cleaning.

JUN 23

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving, racks, that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced, rear storage shelving, racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be replaced/repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, walk in cooler shelving, storage shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables, walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceiling tiles in prep areas, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning. missing ceiling tiles above walk in cooler, shall be provided/repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

damaged light shield in walk in cooler shal be replaced, light shields in walk in coolers, prep areas, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, front counter, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.

JUL 14

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RECAULK THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PROOFER RIPPED OFF , MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS, PREP TABLE,, OVEN ,DEEP FRYER ,UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM, AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER ,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FILTER BY THE HOOD, WITH DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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