Portillo's Hot Dogs
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Portillo's Hot Dogs nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Portillo's Hot Dogs' 47 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has black discoloration on the surface used for slicing bread, Per Manager will replace cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container cracked pickles inside container Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like growth on the edge around interior door panel ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
78
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature 133°f polish sausage w green peppers hot holding, recommend to reheat product immediately. Rechecked temperature 172°f on the reheated product **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has dried food debris left on the surface. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown discoloration on back panel ice bin located in drive thru window.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed 4/1/2024. Manager received copy from Restaurant support center. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
70
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature red cabbage 48°f, chopped chicken 44°f stored inside reach in cooler used for salads less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill. Manager changed bag check temperature 41°f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee wearing fake nails working with food on the main cook line.
13-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large blocks of ice on top panel of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler used for Italian beef.
29-49-6
70
Mar 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea holder is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent is dusty at the entrance of kitchen. Residue build up on the exterior of back walk in freezer door.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.Tongs touched onion rings at cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
70
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
50
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature hotdogs 45°f stored inside reach in cooler, less than than 4 hours, recommend to quick chill product, found hotdogs already cooked.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed aluminum pans stacked wet in the 3 compartment sink area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with beard Food handling on the table station not wearing beard net. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop laying on the ice in the bin on the service line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on the walk in freezer floor.
14-69-4
70
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 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Portillo's Hot Dogs?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Portillo's Hot Dogs.
How does Portillo's Hot Dogs compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Portillo's Hot Dogs most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
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 high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Portillo's Hot Dogs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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