Chicago
18
BEAT

Portos Peri Peri

1419 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for documentation & training, sanitation

Inspections
6
1 passed
Last Inspected
2020-12-21
Pass Rate
17%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2020-12-21)
Failed 3 inspections (2020, 2019, 2018)
Documentation & Training issues found across 13 inspections
Sanitation issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Documentation & Training critical 13×
🧽
Sanitation critical
🐀
Pest Activity critical
📦
Food Storage & Handling minor
🌡
Food Temperature critical
📌
Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
🧼
Employee Hygiene minor
2020-12-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, GRILL AND REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO GRILL. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLAGE FROM SAUCES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2020-12-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. UNABLE TO PRODUCE VERIFICATION OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES MUST BE ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LOG BOOK MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, GRILL AND REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO GRILL. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLAGE FROM SAUCES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON AUGUST 2, 2019 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...

2019-08-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING CHEESE ON TOP OF REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA WHERE WATER FROM HANDSINK SPLASHED ONTO SAID TABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MANAGER THAT BARRIER MUST BE IN PLACE TO PREVENT ANY MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION TO FOOD.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE CARDBOARD BOXES ,REMOVE LARGE SIGNAGE COVERING FLOORS THROUGHOUT,AND REMOVE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

2019-07-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE ...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, ON (NOT IN USE) HOT HOLDING UNIT, WALLS, HANGING UTENSILS IN WAREWASHING AREA AND NEAR FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE....

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING CHEESE ON TOP OF REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA WHERE WATER FROM HANDSINK SPLASHED ONTO SAID TABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MANAGER THAT BARRIER MUST BE IN PLACE TO PREVENT ANY MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION TO FOOD.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS OPERATING WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @84.6F, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA HOT WATER TEMPERAT...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE CARDBOARD BOXES ,REMOVE LARGE SIGNAGE COVERING FLOORS THROUGHOUT,AND REMOVE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLO...

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-11-13 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

2018-11-08 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN HAND SINKS IN BOTH MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, EQUIPMENT, and nonFOOD EQUIPMENT that are required to use wa...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

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