Pizza Hut
B21 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85003
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-66659
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jun 16, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces and wet stacking with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed dried food debris inside the basins of both designated hand sinks, located on the make line and in the food prep area next to the manager's desk. Discussed the importance of maintaining all had sinks free from obstructions and available for hand washing with PIC. Ensure no dumping occurs within designated hand sinks. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed a heavy accumulation of dried food debris, grease deposits and dust located on the walls and ceilings surrounding the dishpit. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. 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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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Sep 18, 2025Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Please ensure that there is a certified food safety manager onsite during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Racks storing food inside walk-in with food and grease all over the racks. Sides of equipment soiled with grease. Clean and maintain clean. 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. 4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Vent hood filters are missing. Replace/repair. 4-204.11 - Core: Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention
Jun 5, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No certified food manager onsite. Please ensure that a certified food manager is onsite during all hours of operation. Person in charge states she has a manager certification, but no certificate is available. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Pizza pans stored on clean racks with both wet and dry food debris. Please ensure that employees are properly washing, rinsing, and sanitizing before storing away as clean. Person in charge moved the pizza pans into the 3 compartment sink to be cleaned and will go through all equipment to ensure that it is clean. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
Inspector's notes
Shelving in walk-in cooler and hot boxes were soiled with food,, grease, and dust. Please clean these areas and maintain clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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. 4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
2024
Jul 30, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed minor facility cleaning.
Jan 4, 2024Routine4 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation, 3 core violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cleaning frequency of food prep areas, flooring in storage areaNo 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-181Review Notes: QA,Review Complete: CHECKED,Award: A,Signer: Travis Roy
Core-4-204.12, C: Equipment Openings, Closures and Deflectors Paneling at rear of dispensing tray on mechanical ware washing unit missing, causing food residue and waste to splash onto walls and floors underneath unit. All areas on equipment should be intact and in good condition. Person in charge to order part and have completed by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-501.14, C: Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency Observed excessive buildup 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 and acquire solution for self cleaning cycle. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Hand wash sink at make table and near mechanical warewashing unit slow to drain during normal handwashing procedures. All plumbing should be maintained and in good repair. Person in charge to place a work order and have completed by next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed walls and floors at fryers, prep sink in front and around hand sink in back of house with excessive yellow organic matter build up. Large amounts of black organic matter in, around, and below three compartment sink and dish machine. Facility shall be visibly clean and maintain a regular cleaning schedule. Person in charge has a cleaning schedule and stated staff is actively working on key areas. 4TH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
2023
Oct 20, 2023Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cleaning frequency of food prep areas, replacement of storage flooringNo 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: Stephanie Giles,Award: A
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed walls and floors at fryers, prep sink in front and around hand sink in back of house with excessive yellow organic matter build up. Large amounts of black organic matter in, around, and below three compartment sink and dish machine. Facility shall be visibly clean and maintain a regular cleaning schedule. Person in charge to set a cleaning schedule and stated staff will begin cleaning tonight. 3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →