Portillo's Hot Dogs
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
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Portillo's Hot Dogs appears in inspection records 46 times, starting in 2010. Portillo's Hot Dogs was last inspected on Aug 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE DRIVE-THRU-WINDOW.OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 47.3F-48.0F AND HOT DOGS AT 48.6F-51.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35#'S OF FOOD WORTH $400.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2-DRAWER COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS BEEF AND HOT DOGS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (**SEE COMMENTS).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2615776 DATED: 04/14/2025 #55---6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. #55---6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLERS DOORS AND IN AREA NEAR PREP TABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. #56---6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE HOOD IN PASTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE HOOD IN PASTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN 7/31/2025.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR SIDE CONNECTING WASTE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/RECYCLABLES ROOM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR/LEAKING LIQUID WASTE ONTO THE GROUND FLOOR AT THE REAR SIDE CONNECTING WASTE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/REFUSE STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE/FOUL ODORS AND BETTER MAINTAIN STORAGE REFUSE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT REAR ADJACENT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE (MIDDLE) WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 4-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROUND FLOOR WITH BROKEN CONCRETE SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FLOORS ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Apr 14, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLERS DOORS AND IN AREA NEAR PREP TABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE HOOD IN PASTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE HOOD IN PASTA AREA.
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Jun 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES IN CORNERS AT BASE AND ALONG BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR GARAGE LIKE DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Jun 10, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE FOR A STATIONARY RACK HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT 142F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FRESH HOT WATER SANITIZING RINSE AS IT ENTERS THE MANIFOLD MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 165F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 138F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A STATIONARY RACK, DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BARNELLI'S KITCHEN. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 6/10/2024 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. CORRECTED ON SITE ROACH KILLED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES ON FIRST FLOOR WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES IN CORNERS AT BASE AND ALONG BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR GARAGE LIKE DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Feb 21, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DICED TOMATOES, COLD TCS FOOD, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 2LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE ON RINSE SINK WITH SPRAYER NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHT BULB TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Nov 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALL BEHIND BAR AREA AND WALL BEHING ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLENA AND SANITIZED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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May 16, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING GLOVED HAND, GRABBING RAW BEEF PATTIES AND READY-TO-EAT BUNS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS IN BROILER AREA. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS AND USING TONGS AND/OR UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING IN MAIN DISH AREA AND BAR AREA. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE SLIDING DOOR UNDER THE BURGER TOPPING EXPEDITE STATION. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE CLOTHING ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER PREP-TABLE NEAR DESSERT STATION. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
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Feb 8, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLER NEAR DRIVE-THRU AND IN PREP-LINE COOLER IN SALAD STATION. ALL COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: PLASTIC BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN THE PASTA COOLER DRAWERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A UTENSIL/SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: PUDDLE WATER FOUND ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13: BASE COVING MISSING/IN DISREAPIR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE BASE COVING ALONG WALLS IN DISH AREA.
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Feb 7, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT BEER AREA DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-200PPM. ONCE REPAIRED, FACILITY MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR AN INSPECTOR TO REMOVE STICKER IF REPAIRED PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 122.6F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN SALAD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY HALF A POUND OF CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT DESSERT PREP AREA AND IN THE RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO HAND SINKS WHILE ON SITE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA IS HEAVILY SOILED. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF DISHWARE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED. DISH MACHINE WAS CLEANED ON SITE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLER NEAR DRIVE-THRU AND IN PREP-LINE COOLER IN SALAD STATION. ALL COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PLASTIC BOWLS USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE IN THE PASTA COOLER DRAWERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A UTENSIL/SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PUDDLE WATER FOUND ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASE COVING MISSING/IN DISREAPIR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE BASE COVING ALONG WALLS IN DISH AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 1, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM INSPECTION #2366292 DATED 3/24/2020. 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 HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED OPPOSITE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Mar 24, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 17, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF PINK AND YELLOW SLIME INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN DISH PIT NEXT TO BARNELLI'S PASTA LINE WITH AN IMPROPERLY WORKING FINAL RINSE GAUGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FINAL RINSE GAUGE ACCURATELY DISPLAYS ACTUAL FINAL RINSE OF DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON FANS IN WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME AND TEMP CONTROL FOR SAFEFY FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP LINE COOLER AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF CHICKEN IN BETWEEN 63.2F - 73.1F, BEANS AT 54.1F, CUT TOMATOES AT 51.3F, AND ALFREDO SAUCE AT 54F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH A 1 INCH BEARD BEHIND HANDLING FOOD ON PREP LINE WITHOUT PROPER BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST RESTRAIN HAIR WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON INSULATION OF PIPE LEADING TO CONDENSER IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES IN TILES OF FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Jan 23, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 22, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 145F WHILE MACHINE WAS BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE. MACHINE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USED, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL , FOUND ABOUT 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON BASEMENTS'S PREP AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON DISH MACHINE ROOM WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BRUSHES AND OTHER MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED SYRUP SPILL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED FOOD AND EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES OF FOOD PACKAGING PRODUCTS AND DRY GOODS STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES. OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE GUTTER/SHIELD SYSTEM ON THE SEWER LINES OR RELOCATE FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID STAINS IN LIGHT SHIELD IN BACK KITCHEN. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND SPILLED LIQUID IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEVERAGE COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SPECKLED STAINS ALONG FRAME OF CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP. OBSERVED OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL WALL COVERING DETACHING FROM WALL AT CHAR GRILL. MUST REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY CRACKS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT DRINK STATION HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Dec 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP COOLER WITH OPEN TOP NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP VARIES 62.3-48.8F. COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES( CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, DELI....) INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROEPR TEMPERATURE. FOUND 2 LBS OF DICED CHICKEN AT 51.3F, DICED TOMATOES AT 63.4F, COOKED PASTA 52.3F, DELI 51.4F, ALL FOOD STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LAWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVER IN MAIN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT DRINK STATION HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 13, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE ON 1 ST FLOOR. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON MAIN FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. LEAK IS FROM UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 5, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATOR IN BAR AREA WITH RUSTED PEELING PAINT. RESTORE RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBALE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LID TO REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT "GARLIC BREAD REFRIGERATOR" IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FURTHEST FROM STAIRS WITH BROKEN LIGHT SHEILD. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN SMALL CUSTARD REFRIGERATOR. INTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON THE FOOD LINE SWEEP FOOD FROM THE CUTTING BOARD INTO THEIR HAND WITH GLOVES ON, THEN DISCARD THE FOOD DEBRIS, AND THEN THE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO THE FOOD LINE TO PREP SALADS WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES, WASHING HANDS, AND APPLYING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HANDS, AND APPLY A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ANYTIME A FOOD HANDLER LEAVES THE PREP AREA, PERFORMS ANY TASK OTHER THAN HANDLING FOOD SUCH AS CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS LYING IN THE CONDIMENTS WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTIAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED UNDER THE CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO PREVENT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH OF BEER COVERING THE FLOOR IN THE KEG COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BEER ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 12, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2016
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE GUAGE NOT WORKING, GUAGE IS READING AT 150 F, HOWEVER ESTABLISHMENT HAS HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST PAPERS WHICH SHOWS DISHMACHINE TO BE SANITIZING AT CORRECT TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST FIX/REPLACE DAMAGED FINAL RINSE GUAGE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 11, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA.
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Feb 3, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES INSIDE EMPLOYEES LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ROACH/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/10/16). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMUATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA.
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Dec 4, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM UNDER THE GREASE TRAP BOX WHEN I RUN THE WATER FROM THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND STOP THE PRODUCTION IN THE PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL -7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE MAINTENANCE PERSON AND PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE GREASE TRAP BOX. GREASE BOX WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE DURING INSPECTION. NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1515616 DATED 1/6/15. #35-SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, SMALL STORAGE CLOSET,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Jan 6, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER ,PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN THE FROZEN CUSTARD AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR IN THE 2ND FLOOR. AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Apr 14, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS AT THE PREP DISPLAY SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
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Dec 20, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A MULTI-USE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS THAT CAN BE WASHED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIN CANS FOR CHEESE SAUCE ARE USED TO REHEAT SAUCE IN BOILING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO STOP SUCH PRACTICE AND USE PROPER UTENSILS TO REHEAT FOODS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON SEVERAL SECTION OF KITCHEN FLOOR TILES TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Mar 5, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABELS ON SPRY BOTTLES IN BAKERY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOAM CUPS ARE USED AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, ONLY MUTI-USE UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD WHERE OPEN FOOD ITEMS LOCATED UNDER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION OR NOT TO KEEP ANY FOOD UNDER.
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Nov 2, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS OF SMALL COOLER DOORS AT FRONT SERVING LINE, THAT ARE TORN OR RIPPED MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUSTY COMPRESSORS, FAN GUARDS & CONDENSERS OF COOLERS, INCLUDING FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST OR GREASE STAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOR FLOOR GROUTING BY FRONT FRYERS (NORTH SECTION), BEHIND SOFT-SERVE MACHINE, AT DISHROOM AREA - MUST ADDRESS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. SOME FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR KITCHEN & BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. BREAD RACKS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WATER PIPE FOR THE VACUUM BREAKER ABOVE THE MOP SINK (2ND FLOOR) MUST BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE WALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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Nov 29, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #612566 ON 11/18/11 WAS NOT POSTED. PREMISES HAS THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/10/10 POSTED. THE MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE SALAD COOLERS SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAINT THE DOOR FRAME TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE CORNER OF THE SMALL SALAD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD. REPAIR DAMAGED DRYWALL AT THE SUPPORT BEAM NEXT TO THE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 17 SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. INACCURATE THERMOMTER OBSERVED FOR THE FINAL RINSE THERMOMETER OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE THERMOMETER FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN DISREPAIR. THE THERMOMETER WAS STUCK AT 130F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE THERMOMETER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE SALAD COOLERS SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Sep 10, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AREAS. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REATTACH PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL BY SIDE DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 28, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Barnelli prep area cooler door gaskets in poor repair. Must repair/replace damaged gaskets.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed pits in floor throughout dishmachine room, damaged floor tiles at prep and walk in coolers and unclean floor under and around shelves throughout basement storage room. Must repair damaged floor tiles, make floor smooth and easy to clean/keep dry at dishmachine room and clean floor throughout basement storage.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed holes in walls throughout dishmachine room and at rear prep adjacent to walk in coolers. Must seal all holes in walls.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1st floor mop sink in poor repair. Must repair backflow prevention device.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Electrical room cluttered. Must remove all items or elevate all items 6" off floor to prevent potential pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Portillo's Hot Dogs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Portillo's Hot Dogs on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains 46 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Portillo's Hot Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Portillo's Hot Dogs.
Has Portillo's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Portillo's Hot Dogs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Portillo's Hot Dogs 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 Portillo's Hot Dogs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Portillo's Hot Dogs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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