Pass

Portillo's Hot Dogs

520 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 26, 2026

Portillo's Hot Dogs was last inspected on May 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

May 26, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Multiple male food handlers without beard restraints. Instd to wear beard restraints and maintain

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Worn sealant/caulking inbetween wall and handwash sink in tomato prep area. Instd to replace sealant and maintain

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Condensor leaking causing water accumulation on interior bottom of sliding 2 door "storage cooler' in middle of prep area. Instd to repair and maintain same

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspection history

34 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the door gasket inside of the 1-door prep cooler next to the drive-thru window.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the dust on the stainless steel prep shelves above the burger prep station.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2618167 on 5/28/25 not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling in the food prep areas, manager's office, dishwashing area and dry storage room. Management eliminated the live pest activity during the reinspection. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 grout the floors in the food prep area and dish washing areas where needed to eliminate standing water and control pest activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor drains throughout the food prep areas and storage areas to eliminate pest activity. Clean the floor and baseboard beneath the warming wells and grill.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed approx. 75 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling in the food prep areas, manager's office, dishwashing area and dry storage room. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 grout the floors in the food prep area and dish washing areas where needed to eliminate standing water and control pest activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor drains throughout the food prep areas and storage areas to eliminate pest activity. Clean the floor and baseboard beneath the warming wells and grill.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water provided at the exposed hand washing sink across from the drive-thru window. The water temperature cannot be controlled by the user. Management instructed to provide hot water between 100-120f at all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 4-drawer prep cooler and meat walk-in cooler. Observed ribs at 50-52f and italian sausage at 52f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 100 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling in the food prep areas, manager's office, dishwashing area and dry storage room. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Grout the floors in the food prep area and dish washing areas where needed to eliminate standing water and control pest activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor drains throughout the food prep areas and storage areas to eliminate pest activity. Clean the floor and baseboard beneath the warming wells and grill.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on the floor in the storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off the floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles for feminine hygiene products inside the unisex/ staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  8. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored in ice chest at drive-thru window. Instructed to store outside of ice to avoid contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged soap dispenser in single occupant toilet room located on 2nd floor. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of black slime around edge of 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, sanitize, re-caulk, and maintain good condition.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused drawer cooler underneath grill not working. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition or remove from premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a half inch gap at the bottom of the 2nd drive thru window. Must seal gap to prevent pest entry and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wooden pallets stacked in the dumpster storage area. Instructed to remove and maintain dumpster storage area free of any unnecessary items.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found two burnt out light bulbs in rear next to ice machine. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  12. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked italian beef at improper cold holding temperature at 49.3f inside of cooler. Observed the following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures. Chopped salad found at 45.1f, chopped chicken found at 51.0f, blue cheese found at 47.4f, chopped tomatoes found at 46.0f, cooked pasta noodles found at 62.2f and hard-boiled eggs found at 49.2f. Tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below. Food was voluntarily discarded by food employee. Food weighing approximately 100 lbs at a cost of $500.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of cooler at 53.2f. Ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41.0f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water dripping from pipe below hand sink by 1st drive thru window. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  14. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13-observed heavy grease build up inside of cooking fryers throughout establishment. Must detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11-observed burnt out lights at multiple ventilation hoods throughout prep areas. Must replace with working light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-observed expired allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  15. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink located at hotdog prep line. Instructed to provide paper towels at hand washing sink at all times to properly dry hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). See above for citation comments.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed automatic hand sink near catering prep area with broken sensor making it inaccessible for employees to wash hands. Must repair issue. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand washing sink located by hotdog prep line. Must provide soap at hand washing sink at all times for employees to properly wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). See above for citation comments.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hard boiled eggs at improper cold holding temperature at 54.1f. Also observed the following tcs food items at improper cold holding temperature at salad prep line cooler. Crumbled blue cheese found at 52.5f and chopped tomatoes found at 44.7f. Tcs food items must be held at a proper cold holding temperature of 41.0f or below. Manager voluntarily discaraded and denatured food. All food weighing approximately 15 pounds at a cost of $30.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large leak at pipe below hand washing sink located by first drive thru window. Instructed to repair. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up inside of cooking fryers throughout establishment. Must detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lights at multiple ventilation hoods throughout prep areas. Must replace with working light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  16. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  17. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previously issued priority foundation violation not corrected from report # 2537814, dated 11/5/21. Must correct the following previously issued priority foundation: #38 observed approximately 40 small, black flies on walls and ceilings in salad prep area, dish room/ cake prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize these areas. Must contact pest control to minimize pest issue. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: See violation # 59

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation on panini press in sandwich prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice accumulation on ceiling and floors of walk in freezer. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  18. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 hand sinks in prep area inaccessible or not maintained. Hand sink in rear cook line does not come on (sensor/metered facuet). Hand sink in dish area not properly functioning (sensor). Must maintain all hand sinks at all times. Hand sink sensor repaired at hand sink in dish area at time of inspection. All employees at cook line instructed to use nearby hand sink in prep ara. Cook line hand sink must be repaired. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 small, black flies on walls and ceilings in salad prep area, dish room/ cake prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize these areas. Must contact pest control to minimize pest issue. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation on panini press in sandwich prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice accumulation on ceiling and floors of walk in freezer. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  19. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Food that was returned or previously served was being reused.

      Inspector’s note: Storing unsafe food. Found 4 gallons of milk that are spoiled, foul odor with use by date 6-16-21 stored next with good wholsome milk. Instructed to discard undafe food. Priority violation 7-38-005. Spoiled milk discarded.

      Official wording (code 17)

      Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Reheating cheese sauce in tin cans, instructed not to use tin cans in reheating process and use proper food equipment.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Overflowing garbage dumpster, cardboard stacked high above dumpster lids, instructed to keep garbage area maintained and lids closed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site no balid certificate posted, while preparing and cerving tcs foods ( beef, chicken...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior bottom of fryers to remove grease.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under the deep fryers and also around and behind heavy equipment (ice machine).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  21. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following handsinks without hot water during time of inspection... Handsink in salad prep area at 57.9f, and handsink in cake prep area in rear @ 50.2f. Instructed manager that all handsinks must reach a minimum of 100f and be maintined at all times for prper handwashing. Manager provided hot water through mixing valve before close of inspection, noted temperature of @119f through mixing valve at this time.priority violation. 7-38-030(c).citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 4lbs of cooked pasta, and lb of mixed pasta salad in walk in cooler with no labels. Instructed to provide discard or use by labels and maintain on all tcs food prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours. Manager discarded food items during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

  22. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide date markings on all rte foods stored in coolers that are held over 24 hours. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Cutiing boards that are worn or discolored are in need of replacing. Correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in chemical storage areas on the 1st floor and 2nd floor in need of cleaning in corners to remove all debris. Clean and maintain. Floors in front supply closet in need of cleaning in corners to remove all build up. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  23. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils stored on a storage rack in the rear prep area, invert to prevent cross contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must discontinue using bread racks as storage racks throughout prep area, install correct racks for food storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must repair missing piece of floor tile in front of walk in cooler in rear. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vents throughout toilet rooms on 2nd floor

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must install thermometers inside all prep and walk in coolers throughout premises.

  24. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils stored on a storage rack in the rear prep area, invert to prevent cross contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must discontinue using bread racks as storage racks throughout prep area, install correct racks for food storage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must repair missing piece of floor tile in front of walk in cooler in rear. Surface must be smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vents throughout toilet rooms on 2nd floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must install thermometers inside all prep and walk in coolers throughout premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove bread racks from around outside garbage dumpster.

  25. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIX REACH IN COOLER AT PICK UP WINDOW AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR BREAD CUTTING STATION.

  26. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices by several food handlers.observed a male employee handling and cutting loaves of bread,then he got a bag of chili and opened it and bought it back to hot holding unit,then rubbed his chest with the same plastic gloves on and then handled a cut piece of bread and put italian beef in bread and wrapped it up without changing gloves and hand washing,a female food handler was sweeping the floor and then came over to salad bar and handled utensils on bar without changing gloves and washing hands.also another female food handlers was cutting fully cooked chicken on a cutting board,went to and opened door of walk in cooler and got another tray of chicken to cut with same gloves on and started cutting chicken without changing gloves and washing hands.must wash hands after every possible contamination.(critical 7-38-010a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Observed a low temperature dish machine (glasses not being used at this time not sanitizing at this time.0.0ppm.once repaired fax letter to (312)746-4240 when ready.use 3- comp sink to wash,rinse and sanitize.(no citation issued)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies crawling in floor drain in dining area pick up area and on walls and ceiling in prep area,dish washing areas,dry food storage area.also appx. 8 live roaches crawling on floor around food debris under hot holding unit,in gaps in between wall above cold holding unit.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/20/17.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

      Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers from previous inspection at this time.i posted a inspection summary report at this time.(serious 7-42-010b)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on mix reach in cooler at pick up window area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from fan guard covers in walk in coolers and walk in freezer.must clean food debris build up walk in cooler (food & beer) shelving units,interior panel of ice machine,interior of fryer cabinets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must remove ice from floor in walk in freezer.must clean floor drains where needed.must grout floor in prep areas under and around equipment.must repair broken floor tile near bread cutting station.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must seal gap in walls under and around equipment in front prep areas and next to 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in walk in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor in mechanical and electric rooms.

  27. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter rear area storage area, instructed to clean and better maintain area,

  28. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed front side and rear doors by kitchen area not rodent proof, approx., 1/4 gap opening at bottom of doors, instructed to properly seal and maintain, serious violation: 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cup dispenser improperly being used, cups being stored above the rim, must provide cup disperser lids,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine not clean, instructed to clean daily,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employees personnel items not store nice and neatly in one designated area, instructed to do so,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter rear area storage area, instructed to clean and better maintain area,

  29. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  30. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Vent and surrounding ceiling tiles above hot holding line with dust accumulation. Clean same and maintain.

  31. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Tagged unit (4-drawer cooler under grill) currently in use and at improper temperature, internal temperature of 48f. Unit remains tagged and instd not to use until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods in tagged unit that remains in poor repair: ribs 51.0f, italian sausage at 52.2f, and polish sausage at 45.9f. All product disposed of and denature at this time. Approx 20lbs $200 value. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Vent and surrounding ceiling tiles above hot holding line with dust accumulation. Clean same and maintain.

  32. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: The following coolers currently in use & in poor repair, unable to maintain proper temperature: main salad prep cooler top line at 54.2f reach in salad cooler at 50f, additional salad reach cooler at 48.2f, reach in cooler for soft serve/desserts at 65.3f and 4 door drawer cooler under grill at 54.4f. All units tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in coolers that are in poor repair: containers of chicken 52.8-53.0f, container of diced tomatoes 50.0f, container of black beans 55.0f, container of blue cheese 47.7f, container of salad dressing at 45.9f. Large containers of polish sausage at 52.6f, ribs 57.8f, italian sausage 45.9f, and beef at 46.2f. All product disposed of and denatured. Approx 60lbs. $300 value. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No hot water at rear salad prep area (turned of at connection underneath). Mgr turned on and obtained hot water during inspection. No paper towels/sanitary hand drying device at exposed handsink at cooking line. Instd to provide hot/tempered water and sanitary hand drying device at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Vent and surrounding ceiling tiles above hot holding line with dust accumulation. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Timed faucet at salad prep exposed handsink inadequate. Instd to provide adequate running water of at least 15 seconds.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop imporper stored in ice. Instd to store properly.

  33. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.