Pizza Hut #39461

Observed no food allergen awareness training for employees. Also, Observed no key-drop contract on file. Employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction. Employees are visibly observing and verifying delivered foods as they are received to determine that they are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations, as required by this Chapter, such that they are received and maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, and accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees’ observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m).

Upon Arrival, observed no CFSM posted. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. COS: Had PIC post CFSM in public view.

Observed food contact surface of multiple lids stored as clean on storage rack with stains. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of shelving racks in the walk-in cooler, shelving near 3-Compartment Sink, and interior of prep area reach-in-cooler with accumulation of debris in need of cleaning. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed facility without a Key Drop Delivery Contract. Employees are visibly observing and verifying delivered foods as they are received to determine that they are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations, as required by this Chapter, such that they are received and maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, and accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees’ observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m). Advised PIC to obtain Key Drop Delivery Contract and to maintain contract on file.

PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses related to foodborne diseases. COS: PIC provided employee health policy to the Health Authority.

Observed food contact surfaces of multiple pizza pans with excessive carbon buildup and debris. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Advised PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize after each use and to discard pizza pans that have excessive carbon buildup.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of multiple shelving racks in the walk-in cooler in the main kitchen stored as clean with debris and accumulation of residue. Also observed excessive food debris at the bottom of the reach in freezer in the main kitchen. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean shelving racks in the walk-in cooler and the interior of the reach-in freezer.

Observed facility without a Key Drop Delivery Contract. Employees are visibly observing and verifying delivered foods as they are received to determine that they are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations, as required by this Chapter, such that they are received and maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, and accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees’ observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m). Advised PIC to obtain Key Drop Delivery Contract and to maintain contract on file.

Observed food contact surfaces of pizza pans with old food debris and black buildup stored as clean. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize after every use and to discard pizza pans that have excessive black/dark buildup.

Observed visible light entry at the back door of the facility upon arrival. Advised PIC that outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to replace weatherstrip at the back door.

Upon arrival, observed 2023 Food Service Establishment permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view. Advised PIC to obtain 2025 Food Service Establishment Permit and post in public view.

Observed door of prep top cooler in disrepair during time of inspection. Advised PIC Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Advised PIC to have door of the prep top cooler repaired.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the exterior of fryer with excessive food buildup. Also observed shelving stored as clean with excessive grease accumulation. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean all nonfood contact surfaces of the facility.

Upon arrival, observed food splatter on the walls throughout the kitchen area and debris and residue on the ceiling tiles throughout facility. Advised PIC that physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean ceiling tiles and walls throughout the facility.

During time of inspection, observed that PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed to report foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Advised PIC that signed employee health agreement forms shall be kept on file at all times. Provided PIC with a blank copy of the employee health agreement form.

Observed food contact surfaces of pizza pans with old food debris and black buildup stored as clean. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize after every use and to discard pizza pans that have excessive black/dark buildup.

Upon arrival, observed inadequate hot water demands throughout the facility. Advised PIC Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. COS: PIC reset hot water heater in order to have adequate peak hot water demands throughout the facility.

Upon arrival, observed 2023 Food Service Establishment permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view. Advised PIC to obtain 2024 Food Service Establishment Permit and post in public view.

Upon arrival, observed food splatter on the walls throughout the kitchen area and excessive dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles throughout facility. Advised PIC that physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean ceiling tiles and walls throughout the facility.