Porter Kitchen and Deck
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2017, Porter Kitchen and Deck has 13 inspections in the public record. On Apr 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
“Utensils, equipment & linens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Porter Kitchen and Deck on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing
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Mar 5, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels provided at front prep kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C).
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: No variance available on site for vacuum packaging TCS foods on site. found several food items that were vacuum packaged on site, instructed to discontinue such process until obtaining proper HACCP and variance. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: refer to violation #29 for violation description.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint in kitchen, instructed to wear.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: In-use utensils stored in stagnate room temp water, instructed to keep under cold running water, or in clean dry container.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing.
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Jan 29, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Brooms and dust pans stored too close to prep table and clean utensils at rear prep kitchen, instructed to keep a way to prevent contamination.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: In-use utensils stored in stagnate room temp water, instructed to keep under cold running water, or in clean dry container.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing.
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Mar 27, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR) LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS NAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 20, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 10, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND CHLORINE BASED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE. FOUND SAID DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 50 - 100PPM. PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND BEEF SHORT RIBS AND INHOUSE BACON JAM LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH A 4/27 PREPARE DATE. ALSO NOTED NO DISCARD DATES ON ANY READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT WAS PREPARED WITHIN 7 DAYS. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCTATED AT: 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN DISH ROOM. FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER LOCATED IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE. . ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. FOUND 15 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AND 10 SMALL FLIES NEXT TO BOXED SODA MACHINE. ALSO NOTED 15 SMAL FLIES IN DISH AREA. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO IRREVERISIBLE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND A VARIETY OF SUGAR STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BOXED SODA MACHINES HOSE ENCRUSTED WITH UNKNOWN STICKY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND BOXED SODA MACHINE HOSE PIPE PROFUSELY LEAKING. FOUND A TUB OF STANDING WATER IN SAID AREA. ALSO NOTED BROKEN PIPE UNDER FRONT BAR 3 COMP SINK. FOUND SAID PIPE DETACHED AND LAYING ON FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK. OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE ON ICE BIN LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. FOUND A PUDDL OF STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 5, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 4, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE (CONVEYOR BELT TYPE) NOT SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMP AT 160F,TEMP VERIFIED WITH AN IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 180F WATER TEMP OR HIGHER FINAL RINSE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REAPIRED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL FOOD UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED LOBSTER, SAUCES,SOUP)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ICE BEAN CONTAINER IN CORNER BAR AREA DOESN'T HAVE PROPER COVER. ICE STORED THERE SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TILL PROPER COVER PROVIDED AND ICE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD STATIONARY WATER TEMP 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT RUBBER SEAL GASKETS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SEVERAL COOLING UNITS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 6, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED LOBSTER, SAUCES,SOUP)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ICE BEAN CONTAINER IN CORNER BAR AREA DOESN'T HAVE PROPER COVER. ICE STORED THERE SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TILL PROPER COVER PROVIDED AND ICE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD STATIONARY WATER TEMP 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT RUBBER SEAL GASKETS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SEVERAL COOLING UNITS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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May 29, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. APPROX 2-LBS OF COOKED DICED CHICKEN IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.0F, APPROX5-LBS OF COOKED SALMON INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 111.0F, 10-LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 132.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER AND COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED FOODS AND DISCARDED AT APPROX COST OF $ 100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING,CHOPPING FRESH CHIVES,( GARNISH) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FRESH CHIVES AND WASHED HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON-CDI . NO BARE HAND CONTACT DISCUSSED IN PREVIOUS REPORT #2081310 DATED 8-24-17. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR HAMBURGERS, STEAKS. ADVISORY GIVEN AND POSTED.
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Aug 24, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN DROP CEILING LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Porter Kitchen and Deck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Porter Kitchen and Deck on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Porter Kitchen and Deck?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment & linens” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Porter Kitchen and Deck.
Has Porter Kitchen and Deck's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Porter Kitchen and Deck have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Porter Kitchen and Deck 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 Porter Kitchen and Deck inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Porter Kitchen and Deck is inspected around two times per year on average.
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