Pizzeria Portofino
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
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Pizzeria Portofino appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2019. The latest inspection on file is from May 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pizzeria Portofino is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN DISHWASHING AREA HANDLING DIRTY DISHES PUT THEM THROUGH THE DISH MACHINE THEN CHANGING GLOVES AND, HANDLED CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT HANDWASHING.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM WITH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 133.4F.THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE USERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE BETWEEN 100F-120F.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINKS FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN BEVERAGE AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BEVERAGE AREA AND BAR FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 86.0F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER, OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER, DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND AND REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 132F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK, CONVEYOR, DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. CORRECTED ON SITE LAREGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CONVERTED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION DISH SANITIZING AT 50 PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILDUP ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF SHIELD IN LARGE ICE MACHINE AND OBSERVED PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND CIRCULAR UPPER INTERIOR OF SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS IN LARGE AND SMALL ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ONE CITY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUG LIGHT ON SHELF ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BUG LIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD IN PREP AREA BELOW BUG LIGHT. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNIT TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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May 25, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2385283 DATED 7/23/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUSSELS IN PREP COOLER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG. MANGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF MUSSELS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $12. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL LAST MUSSEL IS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AROUND FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Jul 23, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pizzeria Portofino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pizzeria Portofino on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pizzeria Portofino?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pizzeria Portofino.
Has Pizzeria Portofino's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pizzeria Portofino have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pizzeria Portofino means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pizzeria Portofino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pizzeria Portofino is inspected around two times per year on average.
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