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Portillo's Hot Dogs

April 14, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings3
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM UNDER THE GREASE TRAP BOX WHEN I RUN THE WATER FROM THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND STOP THE PRODUCTION IN THE PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL -7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE MAINTENANCE PERSON AND PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE GREASE TRAP BOX. GREASE BOX WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE DURING INSPECTION. NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP.
code 10Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1515616 DATED 1/6/15. #35-SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
code 29
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, SMALL STORAGE CLOSET,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
code 34

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 6, 2015: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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