SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PORTER KITCHEN AND DECK.

YOUR CALL. 60/100

150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 21, 2025 · passed

6 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 21
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing

MAR 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No paper towels provided at front prep kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

No variance available on site for vacuum packaging TCS foods on site. found several food items that were vacuum packaged on site, instructed to discontinue such process until obtaining proper HACCP and variance. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

refer to violation #29 for violation description.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restraint in kitchen, instructed to wear.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

In-use utensils stored in stagnate room temp water, instructed to keep under cold running water, or in clean dry container.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing.

JAN 29
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Brooms and dust pans stored too close to prep table and clean utensils at rear prep kitchen, instructed to keep a way to prevent contamination.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

In-use utensils stored in stagnate room temp water, instructed to keep under cold running water, or in clean dry container.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all utensils after washing.

MAR 27
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 20
2023
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED TWO ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR) LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS NAME.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

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MAY 20
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 10
2022
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCTATED AT: 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN DISH ROOM. FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER LOCATED IN REAR PREP INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE. . ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND CHLORINE BASED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE. FOUND SAID DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 50 - 100PPM. PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND BEEF SHORT RIBS AND INHOUSE BACON JAM LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH A 4/27 PREPARE DATE. ALSO NOTED NO DISCARD DATES ON ANY READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT WAS PREPARED WITHIN 7 DAYS. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND A VARIETY OF SUGAR STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. FOUND 15 SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AND 10 SMALL FLIES NEXT TO BOXED SODA MACHINE. ALSO NOTED 15 SMAL FLIES IN DISH AREA. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERISIBLE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND BOXED SODA MACHINES HOSE ENCRUSTED WITH UNKNOWN STICKY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORPest Activity
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND BOXED SODA MACHINE HOSE PIPE PROFUSELY LEAKING. FOUND A TUB OF STANDING WATER IN SAID AREA. ALSO NOTED BROKEN PIPE UNDER FRONT BAR 3 COMP SINK. FOUND SAID PIPE DETACHED AND LAYING ON FLOOR UNDER 3COMP SINK. OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE ON ICE BIN LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. FOUND A PUDDL OF STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MAY 5
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE (CONVEYOR BELT TYPE) NOT SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE TEMP AT 160F,TEMP VERIFIED WITH AN IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 180F WATER TEMP OR HIGHER FINAL RINSE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REAPIRED.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL FOOD UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED LOBSTER, SAUCES,SOUP)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THAT ICE BEAN CONTAINER IN CORNER BAR AREA DOESN'T HAVE PROPER COVER. ICE STORED THERE SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TILL PROPER COVER PROVIDED AND ICE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD STATIONARY WATER TEMP 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THAT RUBBER SEAL GASKETS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SEVERAL COOLING UNITS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED LOBSTER, SAUCES,SOUP)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THAT ICE BEAN CONTAINER IN CORNER BAR AREA DOESN'T HAVE PROPER COVER. ICE STORED THERE SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TILL PROPER COVER PROVIDED AND ICE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD STATIONARY WATER TEMP 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THAT RUBBER SEAL GASKETS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SEVERAL COOLING UNITS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MAY 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. APPROX 2-LBS OF COOKED DICED CHICKEN IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.0F, APPROX5-LBS OF COOKED SALMON INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 111.0F, 10-LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 132.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER AND COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED FOODS AND DISCARDED AT APPROX COST OF $ 100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING,CHOPPING FRESH CHIVES,( GARNISH) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FRESH CHIVES AND WASHED HANDS AND PUT GLOVES ON-CDI . NO BARE HAND CONTACT DISCUSSED IN PREVIOUS REPORT #2081310 DATED 8-24-17. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR HAMBURGERS, STEAKS. ADVISORY GIVEN AND POSTED.

AUG 24
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOLES IN DROP CEILING LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND MAINTAIN.

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