Pizza Hut
Permit ID: FD-18492
Permit Type: E & D
1217 E US Hwy 85 Buckeye 85326
*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
B
1
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. - Soda nozzles observed with syrup residue build up on their internal surfaces. Discussed cleaning methods with PIC. Nozzles will be cleaned ASAP. Please clean in a manner and frequency that prevents build up of residues, debris, and/or organic matter.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. - TCS food items such as meats and cheese found in main prep cooler with internal temperatures ranging between 41-49*F. PIC stated all the items had been in the cooler since yesterday. PIC was made aware that the cooler was not working properly and ice bathes were being used to cold hold the items in the top portion of the cooler. PIC stated they came into work at 9:00 AM to find all the ice had melted and the internal temperature of the food items were between 44-49*F, and put the items back on ice. Temperatures were verified with both PIC's and inspector's calibrated probe thermometers. Inspector discussed the risk of the possible extended time period over night that the food may have been in the danger-zone and PIC voluntarily discarded the food items (see embargo form). Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
31
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. - Main prep cooler is currently not providing a minimum ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Ice bathes are being used on the prep cooler to cold hold TCS food items. The wing freezer and cooler are also not working and were unplugged during the inspection. Wings are currently only being stored in the main walk-in cooler. The A/C is currently not working in the building which may be contributing to the coolers not being able to maintain cold temperatures. Please have these coolers repaired/replaced and ensure they are able to maintain an ambient temperature of 41*F or below prior to re-inspection within 10 days.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - AVB cover missing at mop sink faucet. Please provide/replace the protective cover for the AVB at the mop sink prior to next routine inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Coved base in office area, outside of walk-in, is beginning to separate from the wall. Coved base and corner of wall near dish machine is damaged and exposes the internal wall. Cove base tile missing in men's restroom corner. Corner panel near main prep cooler missing and wall panel is bending away from the wall. Damaged coverings and caulking at mop sink. Please repair to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces prior to next routine inspection.
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - Debris accumulation under front counter and oil build up on the wall behind the pizza box (old prep station area). Please cleaning these areas prior to next routine inspection. ***2nd consecutive violation***
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Discussed chemical storage The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspection On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne
illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly
washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced
food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance
with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.
