Chicago
26
BEAT

Portillo'S Hot Dogs

520 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
26/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
33
19 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-03
Pass Rate
58%
7 failures
Score
26/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-10-03)
Failed 7 inspections (2025, 2025, 2022...)
Pest Activity issues found across 18 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 17 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 37×
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Pest Activity critical 18×
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Food Temperature critical 17×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety serious
2025-10-03 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE DUST ON THE STAINLESS STEEL PREP SHELVES ABOVE THE BURGER PREP STATION.

2025-06-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 STOR...

2025-05-30 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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. PR...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

2025-05-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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. PRIOR...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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 VIOLA...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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 F...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GROUT THE FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND CONTROL PEST ACTIVITY.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

2024-07-12 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2024-05-30 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2024-01-09 Pass Complaint
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE THE UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-10-16 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2023-08-28 Pass Complaint
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE CHEST AT DRIVE-THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED SOAP DISPENSER IN SINGLE OCCUPANT TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME AROUND EDGE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

2023-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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 WA...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A HALF INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 2ND DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS STACKED IN THE DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER STORAGE AREA FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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.

2022-12-28 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

2022-12-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2022-12-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW HAND SINK BY 1ST DRIVE THRU WINDOW. MUST REPAIR.

2022-01-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT MULTIPLE VENTILATION HOODS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2022-01-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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 44.7...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT MULTIPLE VENTILATION HOODS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2021-11-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 ...

2021-11-17 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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 ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION # 59

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PANINI PRESS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 GAP...

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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...

2021-11-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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 SE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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 ...

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PANINI PRESS IN SANDWICH PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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...

2021-07-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

serious Other

PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

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.

minor Food Temperature

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

REHEATING CHEESE SAUCE IN TIN CANS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE TIN CANS IN REHEATING PROCESS AND USE PROPER FOOD EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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)

2020-05-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND ALSO AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE).

2019-06-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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...

2019-01-28 Pass Complaint
3
serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

minor Sanitation

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

CUTIING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN OR DISCOLORED ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

2018-04-23 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INVERT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCONTINUE USING BREAD RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTALL CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR MISSING PIECE OF FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

2018-03-01 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED ON A STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INVERT TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DISCONTINUE USING BREAD RACKS AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTALL CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR MISSING PIECE OF FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP AND WALK IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE BREAD RACKS FROM AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

2017-11-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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

2017-11-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

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...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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)

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 U...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

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)

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MIX REACH IN COOLER AT PICK UP WINDOW AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL GAP IN WALLS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MECHANICAL AND ELECTRIC ROOMS.

2017-02-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER REAR AREA STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,

2017-01-30 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUP DISPENSER IMPROPERLY BEING USED, CUPS BEING STORED ABOVE THE RIM, MUST PROVIDE CUP DISPERSER LIDS,

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES PERSONNEL ITEMS NOT STORE NICE AND NEATLY IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER REAR AREA STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,

2016-10-27 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2016-07-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Food Temperature

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT HOLDING LINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

2016-07-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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.

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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-...

minor Food Temperature

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT HOLDING LINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

2016-07-12 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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 A...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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 S...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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 AN...

minor Food Temperature

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES ABOVE HOT HOLDING LINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

TIMED FAUCET AT SALAD PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK INADEQUATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE RUNNING WATER OF AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPORPER STORED IN ICE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

2016-05-12 Pass License

No violations found.

100
Al'S Italian Beef Inc
100
Afc Sushi @ Jewel Osco #4500
70
O'Neil'S on Wells
65
Carpenter Street
38
Ichiban Sushi Cafe

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