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Portillo's Hot Dogs

February 7, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP, MILKSHAKE PREP, AND DRIVE-THRU PREP HANDWASHING SINKS WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120 F. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 125F-128F AT SAID SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED US TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGEMENT ADJUSTED HANDWASH SINKS, AND THEY ALL NOW PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F-110F.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED A BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT OF ALL BULK FOOD PRODUCTS (SALT, SUGAR, ETC.) IT MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 2ND DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS STACKED IN THE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
code 54
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE OR PREPARE FOOD MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP VALID NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 28, 2022: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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