Pizza Hut

Inspector's notes

-- Observed harborage of drain flies near floor drain under dish machine. No other pest activity observed in establishment. The PIC provided the most recent pest control reports from 2/8/26. Provided recommendations to reduce the attraction of pests: fill holes/gaps in floors/wall/ceilings, limit standing water and food debris, and maintain a clean and sanitary facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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-- Hand sink near ice machine is starting to detach from the wall. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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-- Observed heavy food debris, grease, and organic matter on floors and walls throughout the facility: under 3-compartment sink, under fryer, under pizza prep station. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Coved base missing from corner near dish machine. Coved base separating from wall behind make table. Wall panels near rear entrance flexing away from wall exposing inner wall. Small holes on wall above make-table. Cover for pipe to ceiling above water heater has separated from ceiling. Please repair to seal/cover all cracks and junctions to prevent possible harborage of pests and provide easily cleanable surfaces. ***3rd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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AVB at mop sink is missing its protective cap.

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Coved base tiles near walk-in, behind make-table, behind chicken freezer, and in office area are separating from the wall and providing a gap for debris/pest harborage. Wall panel near rear facility entrance is flexing away and providing a gap. Small holes on wall above make-table. Cover for pipes to ceiling above water heater has separated from ceiling. Please repair to seal/cover all cracks and junctions to prevent possible harborage of pests and provide easily cleanable surfaces. ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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In the salad bar - Chopped lettuce, chopped cooked egg, sliced cherry tomatoes, diced ham, and other TCS food items (see embargo list) found with internal temperatures of 46-51*F; temperatures verified with PIC's and inspector's calibrated probe thermometers. PIC stated the items were placed in the cooler around 10:00 AM today and hadn't had their temperature checked since that time. PIC discarded the TCS food items in the salad bar. The salad bar showed it was providing an ambient temperature of 47*F. The salad bar will not be used for cold holding TCS food items until it is repaired/replaced and able to hold an ambient temperature of 41*F or below. Please ensure cold held TCS food items are maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Debris and/or organic matter buildup observed on internal surfaces of dish machine. Please clean the dish machine out prior to use and maintain dish machine clean and clear of buildup of organic matter and/or debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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AVB at mop sink is missing its protective cap.

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Repairs for wall panel flexing away at wall still not completely sealing wall panel and has gaps near the door frame. Corner panel repairs near food prep sink is still not repaired at the bottom where coved base should be installed and exposes the inner wall. Small gaps on top edge of coved base in office area. Caulking at hand wash station near ice machine is beginning to crack. Please repair to seal/cover and cracks and junctions to prevent possible harborage of pests and provide easily cleanale surfaces. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Debris build up observed behind or below equipment such as the food prep sink, refrigerators, storage shelves, and box storage rack. Please clean these areas in a manner and frequency that prevents buildup of debris and/or organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Repeat Violation 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. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Repeat Violation 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 By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Repeat Violation 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 By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection