Pizza Hut
B1300 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-28693
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
Apr 7, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
-- Chicken wings in reach-in refrigerator near fryer had an internal temperature ranging between 45°F-47°F using probing thermometer. The ambient temperature of unit measured between 44.1°F-45°F using min/max thermometer. The PIC stated food safety temperature checks were done less than an hour prior to the inspection and the unit was maintaining TCS foods at or below 41°F. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit (walk-in) 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.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
-- The ambient temperature of reach-in refrigerator near fryer station measured between 44.1°F-45°F using min/max thermometer. See violation above. All TCS foods were removed from the unit, the PIC will place an "out of order/do not use" sign on equipment, and place a work order will be submitted for 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.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: 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.
2025
Oct 6, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cleaning methods
Inspector's notes
Covers missing on plumbing cleanouts below 3 compartment sink and below hand wash station nearest 3 compartment sink. Caulking at hand wash station nearest fryers is beginning to crack.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility maintenance
2024
Oct 7, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed personal item storage
Inspector's notes
Caulking at hand wash station nearest fryers is eroded and separating from the wall. Cover below hand wash station nearest dish machine is missing. Please repair these areas to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Apr 25, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed daily review of date marks, cleaning frequencies for food contact equipment, and minor facility maintenanceThe Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Brianne Sargent
2023
Nov 13, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.The Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn 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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: A,Signer: Brianne Sargent
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Small holes in the wall observed above hand wash station nearest the fryers, caulking at that same hand wash station above the sink is beginning to separate from the wall and needs reapplication. Spaces in the wall and ceiling around the pipes in the mop sink area should be filled in or covered. Small holes on the wall above the prep cooler should be filled. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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 →