Pizza Hut
A1520 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix 85009
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18458
Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 25, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with person in charge that handsinks be stocked at all times and cleaning frequency of shelving to prevent food accumulation.
Inspector's notes
Observed excessive build-up 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 increase cleaning frequency of equipment and area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **Second Consecutive Violation**
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Repeat Violation 4-501.14 - Core: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Inspector's notes
Hand sink near fryers with high pressure causing excessive spraying of water to outside the sink basin, installation of splash guard recommended. Hot water tab missing, requiring unconventional way to initiate hot water dispense from faucet. All areas should be working properly and in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order for all items and have repaired by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **Second Consecutive Violations**
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Sep 15, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage of clean and dirty dishes, dusting
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed excessive build-up 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 increase cleaning frequency of equipment and area. 4-501.14 - Core: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Hand sink near fryers with high pressure causing excessive spraying of water to outside the sink basin, installation of splash guard recommended. Hot water tab missing, requiring unconventional way to initiate hot water dispense from faucet. Broken tiling and holes on wall near hand sink near 3-compartment sink, and on center floor in walk-in freezer. All areas should be working properly and in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order for all items and have repaired by next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Mar 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: glove usage, artificial nails, gaskets, building maintenance, cleaning frequency of dishwasher, splash guard
2024
Oct 31, 2024Routine4 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The handwashing sink next to the fryers splashes water onto the staging area for food to be placed into the fryer. Install splash guard. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-305.14 - Core: Food Preparation
Inspector's notes
There is a buildup of food residue on the inside and outside of mechanical warewashing machine, which extends to the surrounding walls and floors of the area, THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Clean. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-501.14 - Core: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency
Inspector's notes
The wire racks above and below prep table have an accumulation of greasy soil adhering. Air vents at various locations of the ceiling have a heavy accumulation of dust adhering. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Broken tiling on wall near hand sink near 3-compartment sink, and on center floor in walk-in freezer. THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
May 2, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: hand washing, continued cleaning frequency of walls and equipmentNo 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-181Signer: Juan Garcia,Award: A,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA
Repeat Violation Core-4-501.14, C: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency Observed excessive build up 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 increase cleaning frequency of equipment and area. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Hand sink near fryers with high pressure causing excessive spraying of water to out side the sink basin, installation of splash guard recommended. Hot water tab loose and easily detachable. Broken tiling on wall near hand sink near 3-compartment sink, and on center floor in walk-in freezer. All areas should be working properly and in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order for all items and have repaired by next routine inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 7, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation, and 2 core violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: date marking, hand washing, cleaning frequency of walls and equipmentNo 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-181Award: A,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Juan Garcia
Core-4-501.14, C: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency Observed excessive build up 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Hand sink near fryers with high pressure causing excessive spraying of water to out side the sink basin, Hot water tab loose and easily detachable, and drain has an inability to dispense quickly. Leak at piping in walk-in freezer, creating ice build up on boxes stored underneath fan. Person in charge to avoid food storage near leaks. Broken tiling on wall near hand sink near 3-compartment sink, and on center floor in walk-in freezer. All areas should be working properly and in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order for all items and have repaired by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →