Pizza Hut

Inspector's notes

-- In reach-in refrigerator next to pizza prep line, observed pasta, ham, Italian sausage, meat mix (pork/beef sausage), cheddar cheese, and sliced pepperoni with internal temperatures ranging between 47°F-55°F using probing thermometer. The ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator measured at 52°F. The employee stated the items were removed from the walk-in refrigerator and placed in the reach-in unit less than 2 hours prior to the inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit (walk-in refrigerator) to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

-- The ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator next to pizza prep station measured at 52°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. All TCS items were removed from the unit at the time of inspection, and the PIC stated a work order will be placed for repairs. The establishment has sufficient refrigeration space to safely remain open while awaiting equipment repairs. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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. -Pizza slicer in use at 2:45 PM during inspection. PIC stated the slicers had not been swapped out or washed, rinsed, and sanitized since opening today at 10:00 AM. First pizza order was at 10:25 AM. PIC swapped out the slicers for clean ones. Please ensure food contact equipment used for TCS food items is wash, rinsed, and sanitized or swapped with clean ones at least every 4 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. 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. - Pre-cooked chicken wings found in walk-in with internal temperature of 49*F. The wings raised in temperature during portioning. The containers of the wings were stacked on top of each other with the lids placed squarely on top. PIC rearranged the wings and placed them apart with the lids askew to allow airflow into the containers. Please use best cooling practices when cooling TCS food items. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Mop sink drain is slow. Please have drain cleaned to allow faster/normal drainage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-202.14, C: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed - Restroom door slightly cracked open during inspection. Restroom door was shut. Restroom door requires self-closing mechanism. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Core-4-903.12, C: Prohibitions; Utensils, Equipment and Linens -- Gloves for use in contact with food stored in the toilet room. Store out of the toilet room as you would other utensils. (Please note that gloves used in contact with food are considered utensils). Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces -- There is a buildup of food residues and grease adhering to the racks in the proofing box and to the racks below the food preparation tables. Clean. ** The presence of food debris or dirt on nonfood contact surfaces may provide a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms which employees may inadvertently transfer to food. If these areas are not kept clean, they may also provide harborage for insects, rodents, and other pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-202.14, C: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed -- The door on the toilet room is not self-closing. Install self-closing mechanism. (Note that it appears that there was a self closing mechanism, which has been removed.) ** Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection