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Pizza Hut

A

13693 N Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-18639

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Fountain Hills restaurant avg: 91

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 11, 2023 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 22, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 7, 2024 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)May 9, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Oct 22, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Feb 3, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 14, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 14, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed installing a U-shaped toilet seat in the restroom and caulking the new handwashing sink to the wall.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed the spray nozzle at the dish machine to be leaking. Discussed replacing or repairing the nozzle. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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

Feb 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the work orders for the replacement of the spray nozzle at the dish machine and the toilet seat. The toilet seat must be an open-font style (u-shaped). Also discussed caulking the new handwashing sink in the restroom.

2025

Oct 22, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: 9 Food allergens. Of note: Establishment has work order to repair main oven hood vent. Currently not working properly.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-501.19

Inspector's notes

On several occasions discussed with establishment needing restroom door to be completely self closing. ====Restroom door self closes. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed throughout the establishment grey and yellow organic matter on sides of walls by hand sinks and prep tables. Grey organic matter on wall sides of main walk in unit; grey organic matter on ceiling tiles in back of house areas. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====3rd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Discussed on several inspections repairing metal cove base on outside walk in refrigerator; remove cardboard from wall for water access and replace with plastic cleanable cover; cover holes and cracks in walls by main pizza refrigerator and back wall of oven wall. Seal cracks on side wall by electrical panel. Seal ceiling tile by back door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

May 9, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: chemical sanitizer concentration at dish machine. 3 Compartment sink set up. Delime main dish machine unit (Top).Recommend: ensure bathroom door is self closing; repair wall holes, cracked wall protectors by electric panel wall; repair metal cove base by walk in refrigeration door unit. Remove cardboard from wall area. Remove shelf from 3 compartment wall. Repair bulging wall by 3 compartment sink. Of note: Hot box unit is not in working order.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing caulk all around the inside of the hood of main Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed throughout the establishment grey and yellow organic matter on sides of walls by hand sinks and prep tables. Grey organic matter on wall sides of main walk in unit; grey organic matter on ceiling tiles in back of house areas. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====2nd Consecutive violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Nov 7, 2024Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: food contact containers cleaning procedures. Recommend: removing cardboard wall areas.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed throughout the establishment grey and yellow organic matter on sides of walls by hand sinks and prep tables. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing caulk all around the inside of the hood of main Notiifed Person In Charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed excessive yellow organic matter on top sides of deep fryer unit. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Mar 22, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified.Reviewed and discussed: hood cleaning proceduresRecommend: re-caulking hood vents.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Signer: Israel Francisco

2023

Oct 11, 2023Routine2 priority1 coreC

This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [20 ], [3-501.16(A)(2) and (B)], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Core Violation #53 W was noted on this inspection. Provided Maricopa County: Date marking; cold holding; tcs foods. Inspection report emailed and verified.Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures. Recommend: maintenance on small walk in refrigerator. Adjust and document defrost times. An audit of food handler certificates resulted in 5/5. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: C,Embargo Lbs: 30,Signer: Israel Francisco

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. ===Observed internal temperatures of various sealed packages of cooked chicken and sausage and chicken wings and cut tomatoes at 47*F-50*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC confirmed internal temperatures. Per PIC the walk in unit was at 39*F at open. Thermometer display is at 46*F. Directed PIC to move all tcs foods listed to move to other walk in to cool to 41*F. ====Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a control all TCS food to be maintained at 41°F or less. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority3-501.18

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. ====Observed two containers full of cooked chicken wings with date expiration of 10/9; prepared on 10/3. Today is 10/11. Notified Person In Charge (PIC); PIC discarded expired cooked chicken wings. Inside small refrigerator with container of cooked chicken wings with no date sticker. Notified PIC; PIC could not recall date. PIC discarded container of cooked chicken wings with no date markings. ======A food shall be discarded if: It exceeds the 7 days at 41?F. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ===Observed heavy grey organic matter by wall of hand sinks; back of house walkway; yellow organic matter on back prep wall. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====A dirty wall or ceiling. 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 →