Portillo's Hot Dogs
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2025
90
Score
Portillo's Hot Dogs appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2020. Portillo's Hot Dogs was last inspected on Feb 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Portillo's Hot Dogs is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE MILKSHAKE TOPPING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEXT TO SHAKE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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90
Mar 22, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVD COOLER AT 55F ON COOKING LINE. COOLER DID NOT CONTAIN TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING BEEF AND CHICKEN ARE SERVED. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 13, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TEA MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND THE BAR).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jun 22, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 15, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DESSERT PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND UTILITY MOP SINK 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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OUTDOOR TRASH ENCLOSURE TO REMOVE LITTER AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AT REAR DESSERT PREP AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (MENS WASHROOM).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE CONDENSOR UNIT INSIDE THE 2-DOOR BROILER COOLER IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2022
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR SALT ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DRAWER COOLER (ONION) WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING LINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT PREP SINK IN PREP/COOKING LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS STORAGE SHELF. MUST USE RAISED STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE (PAPER GOODS) ROOM. MUST BE KEPT ELEVATED.
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Oct 27, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Oct 8, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER SPRAYER, AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Oct 2, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR THE 4COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER SPRAYER,AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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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 Feb 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 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 six 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 two 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 two times per year on average.
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