PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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 BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES. OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE GUTTER/SHIELD SYSTEM ON THE SEWER LINES OR RELOCATE FOOD/EQUIPMENT STORAGE.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED LIQUID STAINS IN LIGHT SHIELD IN BACK KITCHEN. OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND SPILLED LIQUID IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEVERAGE COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SPECKLED STAINS ALONG FRAME OF CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP. OBSERVED OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS STAINS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVING UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED STAINLESS STEEL WALL COVERING DETACHING FROM WALL AT CHAR GRILL. MUST REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND FREE OF UNNECESSARY CRACKS.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.