PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN, RIBS, BURGERS, ETC.). MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOOD ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SEE VIOLATION # 59

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PANINI PRESS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALLS NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOWS; CEILING IN SALAD PREP AREA; WALLS IN CAKE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS IN LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS NEAR FRY AREA (IN PREP); AND IN CAKE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST RE-GROUT TO FILL GAPS BETWEEN TILES. MUST KEEP FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE POOLING OF LIQUID AND GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN (NEAR WALK IN COOLER AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALLS NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOWS; CEILING IN SALAD PREP AREA; WALLS IN CAKE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS IN LARGE GAPS BETWEEN TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS NEAR FRY AREA (IN PREP); AND IN CAKE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST RE-GROUT TO FILL GAPS BETWEEN TILES. MUST KEEP FLOORS EVEN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE POOLING OF LIQUID AND GREASE ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN (NEAR WALK IN COOLER AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.