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PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS

100 W ONTARIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 39472

44
Total Inspections
28
Passed
8
Failed
8
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2024 Inspection

June 13, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES IN CORNERS AT BASE AND ALONG BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR GARAGE LIKE DOOR IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTR...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2024 Inspection

June 10, 2024• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH LARGE ICE MACHINES ON FIRST FLOOR WITH PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHIN...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2024 Inspection

February 21, 2024• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED DICED TOMATOES, COLD TCS FOOD, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 25, 2023 Inspection

October 25, 2023• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALL BEHIND BAR AREA AND WALL BEHI...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2023 Inspection

May 16, 2023• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING GLOVED HAND, GRABBING RAW BEEF PATTIES AND READY-TO-EAT BUNS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS IN BR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2023 Inspection

February 8, 2023• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLER NEAR DRIVE-THRU AND IN PREP-LINE COOLER IN SALAD STATION. ALL COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPM...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2023 Inspection

February 7, 2023• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS IN THE BASEMENT DESSERT PREP AREA AND IN THE RESTROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. ...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 1, 2022 Inspection

March 1, 2022• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WAS...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2020 Inspection

March 17, 2020• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF PINK AND YELLOW SLIME INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CON...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 1, 2019 Inspection

October 1, 2019• Suspected Food Poisoning• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR CO...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2019 Inspection

January 22, 2019• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2018 Inspection

April 18, 2018• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BRUSHES AND OTHER MAINTENANCE TOOLS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCT...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2018 Inspection

January 11, 2018• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES OF FOOD PACKAGING PRODUCTS AND DRY GOODS STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN THE BASEM...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 14, 2017 Inspection

November 14, 2017• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FRONT PREP COOLER WITH OPEN TOP NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE, AIR TEMP VARIES 62.3-48.8F. COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES( CHICKEN, DICED T...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2017 Inspection

March 15, 2017• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MACHINE ON 1 ST FLOOR. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER ICE ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2017 Inspection

January 5, 2017• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATOR IN BAR AREA WITH RUSTED PEELING PAINT. RESTORE RACKS TO A SMOOTH EAS...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 13, 2016 Inspection

May 13, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON THE FOOD LINE SWE...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2016 Inspection

March 24, 2016• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL RINSE GUAGE NOT WORKING, GUAGE IS READING AT 150 F, HO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 11, 2016 Inspection

February 11, 2016• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGR...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2016 Inspection

February 3, 2016• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES INSIDE EMPLOY...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2015 Inspection

April 14, 2015• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM UNDER THE GREASE TRAP BOX WHEN I RUN THE WATER FROM THE 2 CO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 6, 2015 Inspection

January 6, 2015• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOL...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 14, 2014 Inspection

April 14, 2014• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS AT THE PREP DISPLAY SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTEN...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 20, 2013 Inspection

December 20, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 5, 2013 Inspection

March 5, 2013• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MISSING LABELS ON SPRY BOTTLES IN BAKERY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 2, 2012 Inspection

November 2, 2012• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKETS OF SMALL COOLER DOORS AT FRONT SERVING LINE, THAT ARE TORN OR RIPPED MUST BE REPLACED.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2011 Inspection

November 29, 2011• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTI...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 18, 2011 Inspection

November 18, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to e...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2010 Inspection

September 10, 2010• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2010 Inspection

April 6, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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