Portillo's Hot Dogs

July 23, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT REAR ADJACENT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE DRIVE-THRU-WINDOW.OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 47.3F-48.0F AND HOT DOGS AT 48.6F-51.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35#'S OF FOOD WORTH $400.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE 2-DRAWER COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS BEEF AND HOT DOGS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (**SEE COMMENTS).
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR SIDE CONNECTING WASTE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/RECYCLABLES ROOM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE (MIDDLE) WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 4-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR/LEAKING LIQUID WASTE ONTO THE GROUND FLOOR AT THE REAR SIDE CONNECTING WASTE GARBAGE DUMPSTER/REFUSE STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE/FOUL ODORS AND BETTER MAINTAIN STORAGE REFUSE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b),CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. • OBSERVED GROUND FLOOR WITH BROKEN CONCRETE SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT FLOORS ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2615776 DATED: 04/14/2025 #55---6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. #55---6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED MISSING TILES IN AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLERS DOORS AND IN AREA NEAR PREP TABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. #56---6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting OBSERVED NONWORKING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE HOOD IN PASTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT IN SOUTHSIDE HOOD IN PASTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN 7/31/2025.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 14, 2025: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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