PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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 SWEEP FOOD FROM THE CUTTING BOARD INTO THEIR HAND WITH GLOVES ON, THEN DISCARD THE FOOD DEBRIS, AND THEN THE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO THE FOOD LINE TO PREP SALADS WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES, WASHING HANDS, AND APPLYING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HANDS, AND APPLY A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES ANYTIME A FOOD HANDLER LEAVES THE PREP AREA, PERFORMS ANY TASK OTHER THAN HANDLING FOOD SUCH AS CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.

Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED TONGS LYING IN THE CONDIMENTS WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTIAN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED UNDER THE CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO PREVENT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR. NO FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED UNDER THE CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER TO PREVENT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.