Maricopa County, AZ

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.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
B
1
Violation
ID

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
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
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System - Mop sink is not draining and has black water stuck in the basin. PIC stated an employee had poured oil down the drain which caused it to clog up and have a slow drain. The drain was slow until today when it appears to have been clogged. PIC stated a work order is in place to have the drain cleared. Mop water will be poured down floor sink at 3 compartment sink until the mop sink is repaired. Please have the mop sink repaired prior to re-inspection within 3 days. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - AVB at mop sink is missing its protective cap. Please repair prior to next routine inspection. ***3rd consecutive violation***
Correct Prior To Reinspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Coved base near on both sides of walk-in door entrance have gaps between them and the wall. The same type of gap is present on coved base on opposite wall of the office area. FRP wall panel near back door is flexing away from the wall and debris is accumulating behind. Corner panels that have recently been repaired near food prep sink are still missing coved base and the lower internal wall is exposed. Caulking at main hand wash station is beginning to crack away from the wall. Caulking at mop sink has small holes exposing the gap between the basin and wall. Ceiling panel above water heater has spaces around pipes exposing the internal ceiling. Please have these areas repaired prior to next routine inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment received a B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days. Remodel includes salad (diced tomato, chopped lettuce, crumble scramble egg, etc) and hot bars (marinara sauce) with new floor drains below them, keg cooler, and small glass-front cooler (currently just used for glass cups). You can apply online at https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Food-Establishment-Permit-Application-Pe-307 Discussed hand wash station procedures and numbers/placement in regards to new salad bars and preparation areas. 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. Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may 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.
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