FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
January 22, 2019
Complaint
License #39472
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #5
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
Why This Matters
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Food Code Requirement
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Specific Requirements
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-501.11
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE WAS AT 145F WHILE MACHINE WAS BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE. MACHINE TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USED, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL , FOUND ABOUT 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON BASEMENTS'S PREP AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL , FOUND ABOUT 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON BASEMENTS'S PREP AREA CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection