Portillo's Hot Dogs
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Portillo's Hot Dogs has 32 inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The most recent report on file is from Oct 3, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Portillo's Hot Dogs on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE STAINLESS STEEL PREP SHELVES ABOVE THE BURGER PREP STATION.
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May 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 75 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, MANAGER'S OFFICE, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 GROUT THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND CONTROL PEST ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD BENEATH THE WARMING WELLS AND GRILL.
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May 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RIBS AT 50-52F AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 52F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE USER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 100 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, MANAGER'S OFFICE, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GROUT THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND CONTROL PEST ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD BENEATH THE WARMING WELLS AND GRILL.
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Jul 12, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 30, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE THE UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE CHEST AT DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED SOAP DISPENSER IN SINGLE OCCUPANT TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME AROUND EDGE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Feb 7, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP, MILKSHAKE PREP, AND DRIVE-THRU PREP HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120 F. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 125F-128F AT SAID SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED US TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED HANDWASH SINKS, AND THEY ALL NOW PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F-110F.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT OF ALL BULK FOOD PRODUCTS (SALT, SUGAR, ETC.) IT MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 2ND DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS STACKED IN THE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE OR PREPARE FOOD MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP VALID NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Dec 28, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Dec 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED ITALIAN BEEF AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49.3F INSIDE OF COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. CHOPPED SALAD FOUND AT 45.1F, CHOPPED CHICKEN FOUND AT 51.0F, BLUE CHEESE FOUND AT 47.4F, CHOPPED TOMATOES FOUND AT 46.0F, COOKED PASTA NOODLES FOUND AT 62.2F AND HARD-BOILED EGGS FOUND AT 49.2F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY FOOD EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COOLER AT 53.2F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND SINK BY 1ST DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 6, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT MULTIPLE VENTILATION HOODS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Jan 4, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HARD BOILED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54.1F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT SALAD PREP LINE COOLER. CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE FOUND AT 52.5F AND CHOPPED TOMATOES FOUND AT 44.7F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARADED AND DENATURED FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY FIRST DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT HOTDOG PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION COMMENTS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY HOTDOG PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION COMMENTS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AUTOMATIC HAND SINK NEAR CATERING PREP AREA WITH BROKEN SENSOR MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MUST REPAIR ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT MULTIPLE VENTILATION HOODS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Nov 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS IN LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS NEAR FRY AREA (IN PREP); AND IN CAKE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST RE-GROUT TO FILL GAPS BETWEEN TILES. MUST KEEP FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE POOLING OF LIQUID AND GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN (NEAR WALK IN COOLER AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 17, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN, RIBS, BURGERS, ETC.). MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2537814, DATED 11/5/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION: #38 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SALAD PREP AREA, DISH ROOM/ CAKE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 59
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PANINI PRESS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALLS NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOWS; CEILING IN SALAD PREP AREA; WALLS IN CAKE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS IN LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS NEAR FRY AREA (IN PREP); AND IN CAKE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST RE-GROUT TO FILL GAPS BETWEEN TILES. MUST KEEP FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE POOLING OF LIQUID AND GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN (NEAR WALK IN COOLER AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 5, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE OR NOT MAINTAINED. HAND SINK IN REAR COOK LINE DOES NOT COME ON (SENSOR/METERED FACUET). HAND SINK IN DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING (SENSOR). MUST MAINTAIN ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. HAND SINK SENSOR REPAIRED AT HAND SINK IN DISH AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL EMPLOYEES AT COOK LINE INSTRUCTED TO USE NEARBY HAND SINK IN PREP ARA. COOK LINE HAND SINK MUST BE REPAIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SALAD PREP AREA, DISH ROOM/ CAKE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PANINI PRESS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALLS NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOWS; CEILING IN SALAD PREP AREA; WALLS IN CAKE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS IN LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS NEAR FRY AREA (IN PREP); AND IN CAKE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST RE-GROUT TO FILL GAPS BETWEEN TILES. MUST KEEP FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE POOLING OF LIQUID AND GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN (NEAR WALK IN COOLER AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 1, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food
Inspector notes: STORING UNSAFE FOOD. FOUND 4 GALLONS OF MILK THAT ARE SPOILED, FOUL ODOR WITH USE BY DATE 6-16-21 STORED NEXT WITH GOOD WHOLSOME MILK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNDAFE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SPOILED MILK DISCARDED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO BALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE PREPARING AND CERVING TCS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DUMPSTER, CARDBOARD STACKED HIGH ABOVE DUMPSTER LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AND LIDS CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REHEATING CHEESE SAUCE IN TIN CANS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TIN CANS IN REHEATING PROCESS AND USE PROPER FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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May 13, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND ALSO AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE).
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Jun 6, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... HANDSINK IN SALAD PREP AREA AT 57.9F, AND HANDSINK IN CAKE PREP AREA IN REAR @ 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST REACH A MINIMUM OF 100F AND BE MAINTINED AT ALL TIMES FOR PRPER HANDWASHING. MANAGER PROVIDED HOT WATER THROUGH MIXING VALVE BEFORE CLOSE OF INSPECTION, NOTED TEMPERATURE OF @119F THROUGH MIXING VALVE AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF COOKED PASTA, AND LB OF MIXED PASTA SALAD IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS AND MAINTAIN ON ALL TCS FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 28, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTIING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN OR DISCOLORED ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS IN FRONT SUPPLY CLOSET IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INVERT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING BREAD RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTALL CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING PIECE OF FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Mar 1, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INVERT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING BREAD RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTALL CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING PIECE OF FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE BREAD RACKS FROM AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
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Nov 28, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIX REACH IN COOLER AT PICK UP WINDOW AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR BREAD CUTTING STATION.
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Nov 20, 2017
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING LOAVES OF BREAD,THEN HE GOT A BAG OF CHILI AND OPENED IT AND BOUGHT IT BACK TO HOT HOLDING UNIT,THEN RUBBED HIS CHEST WITH THE SAME PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND THEN HANDLED A CUT PIECE OF BREAD AND PUT ITALIAN BEEF IN BREAD AND WRAPPED IT UP WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND HAND WASHING,A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WAS SWEEPING THE FLOOR AND THEN CAME OVER TO SALAD BAR AND HANDLED UTENSILS ON BAR WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.ALSO ANOTHER FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WAS CUTTING FULLY COOKED CHICKEN ON A CUTTING BOARD,WENT TO AND OPENED DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND GOT ANOTHER TRAY OF CHICKEN TO CUT WITH SAME GLOVES ON AND STARTED CUTTING CHICKEN WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (GLASSES NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME NOT SANITIZING AT THIS TIME.0.0PPM.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.USE 3- COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN DINING AREA PICK UP AREA AND ON WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO APPX. 8 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AROUND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT,IN GAPS IN BETWEEN WALL ABOVE COLD HOLDING UNIT.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/20/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.I POSTED A INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIX REACH IN COOLER AT PICK UP WINDOW AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALK IN COOLER (FOOD & BEER) SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR BREAD CUTTING STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP IN WALLS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MECHANICAL AND ELECTRIC ROOMS.
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Feb 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR AREA STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
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Jan 30, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 FRONT SIDE AND REAR DOORS BY KITCHEN AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUP DISPENSER IMPROPERLY BEING USED, CUPS BEING STORED ABOVE THE RIM, MUST PROVIDE CUP DISPERSER LIDS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONNEL ITEMS NOT STORE NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR AREA STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
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Oct 27, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT HOLDING LINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 13, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: TAGGED UNIT (4-DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL) CURRENTLY IN USE AND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48F. UNIT REMAINS TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN TAGGED UNIT THAT REMAINS IN POOR REPAIR: RIBS 51.0F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 52.2F, AND POLISH SAUSAGE AT 45.9F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT HOLDING LINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING COOLERS CURRENTLY IN USE & IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE: MAIN SALAD PREP COOLER TOP LINE AT 54.2F REACH IN SALAD COOLER AT 50F, ADDITIONAL SALAD REACH COOLER AT 48.2F, REACH IN COOLER FOR SOFT SERVE/DESSERTS AT 65.3F AND 4 DOOR DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL AT 54.4F. ALL UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLERS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR: CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN 52.8-53.0F, CONTAINER OF DICED TOMATOES 50.0F, CONTAINER OF BLACK BEANS 55.0F, CONTAINER OF BLUE CHEESE 47.7F, CONTAINER OF SALAD DRESSING AT 45.9F. LARGE CONTAINERS OF POLISH SAUSAGE AT 52.6F, RIBS 57.8F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE 45.9F, AND BEEF AT 46.2F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 60LBS. $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT REAR SALAD PREP AREA (TURNED OF AT CONNECTION UNDERNEATH). MGR TURNED ON AND OBTAINED HOT WATER DURING INSPECTION. NO PAPER TOWELS/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT HOLDING LINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TIMED FAUCET AT SALAD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK INADEQUATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE RUNNING WATER OF AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPORPER STORED IN ICE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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May 12, 2016
License
No violations found.
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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 Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains 32 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 10 times, more than any other issue at Portillo's Hot Dogs.
Has Portillo's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Portillo's Hot Dogs have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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