Inspection Report

Business Name
Pizza Hut

Business Address
21 W VAN BUREN ST PHOENIX AZ 85003

Permit Number
FD-66659

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
1/4/2024

Grade
A

Priority Violation
0

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

Core-4-204.12, C: Equipment Openings, Closures and Deflectors

Paneling at rear of dispensing tray on mechanical ware washing unit missing, causing food residue and waste to splash onto walls and floors underneath unit. All areas on equipment should be intact and in good condition. Person in charge to order part and have completed by next routine inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 48

Description: Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test Strips

Comments:

Core-4-501.14, C: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency

Observed excessive buildup of food residue on the inside and outside of mechanical warewashing machine. Extending to the surrounding walls and floors of area. A WAREWASHING machine shall be cleaned:

(A) Before use; (B) Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS and to ensure that the EQUIPMENT performs its intended function; and (C) If used, at least every 24 hours.

Person in charge to assign cleaning to routine log and acquire solution for self cleaning cycle.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

Hand wash sink at make table and near mechanical warewashing unit slow to drain during normal handwashing procedures. All plumbing should be maintained and in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order and have completed by next routine inspection.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Observed walls and floors at fryers, prep sink in front and around hand sink in back of house with excessive yellow organic matter build up. Large amounts of black organic matter in, around, and below three compartment sink and dish machine. Facility shall be visibly clean and maintain a regular cleaning schedule. Person in charge has a cleaning schedule and stated staff is actively working on key areas. 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.

Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

Comments/Details

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation, 3 core violations on this inspection.
Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cleaning frequency of food prep areas, flooring in storage area
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspection report emailed.

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

Review Notes: QA,Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: A,Signer: Travis Roy

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation: 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: 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. For example, 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: Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program: All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.

Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.