Pizza Hut in Kittanning fouls inspection; Ice machine has black filth and slime on the drip tray, shield, ice making surfaces and was not clean to sight and touch

May 16, 2020

Pizza Hut in Kittanning fouls inspection; Ice machine has black filth and slime on the drip tray, shield, ice making surfaces and was not clean to sight and touch

Kittanning, PA

Pizza Hut

15 Hilltop PLZ
KITTANNING, PA 16201
724-545-7177

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services conducted an unannounced retail food inspection on 5/13/2020. As a result of that inspection, and due to the severity of the specific violations Pizza Hut was cited as being, “Out of Compliance” with Pennsylvania’s food safety regulations. During this inspection a total of 2 violations were found.

The inspector made the following comments in support of the violations found during the inspection:

  • Ice Machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have black filth and pink slime on the drip tray, shield, ice making surfaces and was not clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is to be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized before use.
  • Plumbing system not maintained in good repair – observed handwash sink near prep cooler leaking at the faucet.