Portillo's Hot Dogs
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Portillo's Hot Dogs has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Brandon average 82, so Portillo's Hot Dogs is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear container on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
86
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen at salad station. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooks line near kitchen entrance.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of metal pans on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage area. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor and air curtains. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cooks line near kitchen entrance.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on metal pas on dish drying rack.
16-46-4
61
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in he's near ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at bread station. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of metal pans on dish drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Floor walk in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves in handwash sink at baking area. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk eggs on floor in baking area. Employee relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handles in cut lettuce in reach in cooler . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut lemons in walk in cooler. Operator covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door broken on ice machine in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
86
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of cheese in dry storage.
01B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers near 3 Compartment Sink and on cook line.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Malt powder not labeled on cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of cheese in dry storage.
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting near 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor near grill, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
64
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese 45 F, operator added ice to ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic cups not inverted in kitchen. Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink have standing water near drive through window.
29-20-5
64
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 Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Portillo's Hot Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Portillo's Hot Dogs.
How does Portillo's Hot Dogs compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Portillo's Hot Dogs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Portillo's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Portillo's Hot Dogs have averaged around five 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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