SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PORTOS PERI PERI.

BEAT. 18/100

1419 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 21, 2020 · passed

Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 21
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & 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.

DEC 11
2020
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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 INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) ISSUED.

AUG 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. .

MINORFood 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.

MINORPest 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 TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

JUL 29
2019
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. .

CRITICALPest 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. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood 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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

SERIOUSFood 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 TEMPERATURE @73.4, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @100F, WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMENS RESTROOM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @77.0F. INTRUCTED FACILITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS TO @LEAST 100F, AND AT LEAST 11OF AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-39-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest 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 TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

NOV 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

MINORDocumentation & 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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NOV 8
2018
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

MINORPlumbing & 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 water. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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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