Portillo's Hot Dogs

20745 E Walnut Rd Queen, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Portillo's Hot Dogs, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time as a public health control”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Queen Creek restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed time control areas with cut tomatoes, timestamped from 4.5 hours ago, and still on the line. Observed the south time control line, with no timestamp on the cut tomatoes. Manager embargoed the TCS food products. Ensure that TCS foods during time control are changed out every 4 hours or less

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Aug 18, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility is using time control for tomatoes on the line, at 49-50F. Facility said they are using time control, from 10am-2pm, it is currently 5pm. Manager embargoed TCS foods out of control for more than 4 hours. Ensure that if using time control, products are thrown away after 4 hours at room temperature

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Cross connection present or not corrected

Inspector notes: Observed shut off device after the atmospheric vacuum breaker at the thawing station. Talked to staff about plumbing policy. Ensure that the shut off is removed or at least before the AVB

5-205.12(A)

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee take dirty dishes off the line and drop them at the 3 comp sink and return to line to stock fresh foods without removing his gloves or washing his hands. Asked employee to remove his gloves and wash his hands any time he handles dirty dishes or changes tasks

2-301.14

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two separate hand sinks without towels. Discussed having all hand sinks stocked with soap and towels at all times. Had PIC fill dispensers with towels

6-301.12

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can opener with visible food debris on it. Placed can opener in the dish pit area and discussed cleaning it whenever it is soiled or after use. Observed a brown and black organic growth on both ice dispensers in the dining area. Had PIC clean ice dispensers and discussed regular cleaning to avoid any build up

4-602.11(E)

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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 Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Portillo's Hot Dogs?

Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Portillo's Hot Dogs.

How does Portillo's Hot Dogs compare to other restaurants in Queen Creek?

Portillo's Hot Dogs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Queen Creek average of 95.

Has Portillo's Hot Dogs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Portillo's Hot Dogs have averaged around one violation 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.

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