PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE 2ND FLOOR BAR .

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER ,PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN THE FROZEN CUSTARD AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR IN THE 2ND FLOOR. AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS AT THE PREP DISPLAY SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOPS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A MULTI-USE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS THAT CAN BE WASHED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TIN CANS FOR CHEESE SAUCE ARE USED TO REHEAT SAUCE IN BOILING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO STOP SUCH PRACTICE AND USE PROPER UTENSILS TO REHEAT FOODS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT ON SEVERAL SECTION OF KITCHEN FLOOR TILES TRAPPING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING PANEL ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MISSING LABELS ON SPRY BOTTLES IN BAKERY, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOAM CUPS ARE USED AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE, ONLY MUTI-USE UTENSILS THAT CAN BE WASHED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSATION NOTED ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD WHERE OPEN FOOD ITEMS LOCATED UNDER, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION OR NOT TO KEEP ANY FOOD UNDER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKETS OF SMALL COOLER DOORS AT FRONT SERVING LINE, THAT ARE TORN OR RIPPED MUST BE REPLACED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUSTY COMPRESSORS, FAN GUARDS & CONDENSERS OF COOLERS, INCLUDING FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DUST OR GREASE STAINS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: POOR FLOOR GROUTING BY FRONT FRYERS (NORTH SECTION), BEHIND SOFT-SERVE MACHINE, AT DISHROOM AREA - MUST ADDRESS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. SOME FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR KITCHEN & BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. BREAD RACKS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WATER PIPE FOR THE VACUUM BREAKER ABOVE THE MOP SINK (2ND FLOOR) MUST BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE WALL.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #612566 ON 11/18/11 WAS NOT POSTED. PREMISES HAS THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/10/10 POSTED. THE MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE SALAD COOLERS SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAINT THE DOOR FRAME TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES IN THE CORNER OF THE SMALL SALAD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD. REPAIR DAMAGED DRYWALL AT THE SUPPORT BEAM NEXT TO THE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 17 SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: All dishwashing machines shall maintain proper water pressure and must be provided with suitable thermometers, chemical test kits, and gauge cocks. INACCURATE THERMOMTER OBSERVED FOR THE FINAL RINSE THERMOMETER OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. OBSERVED THE FINAL RINSE THERMOMETER FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN DISREPAIR. THE THERMOMETER WAS STUCK AT 130F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FINAL RINSE GAUGE THERMOMETER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE SALAD COOLERS SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AREAS. MUST REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REATTACH PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL BY SIDE DOOR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Barnelli prep area cooler door gaskets in poor repair. Must repair/replace damaged gaskets.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed pits in floor throughout dishmachine room, damaged floor tiles at prep and walk in coolers and unclean floor under and around shelves throughout basement storage room. Must repair damaged floor tiles, make floor smooth and easy to clean/keep dry at dishmachine room and clean floor throughout basement storage.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed holes in walls throughout dishmachine room and at rear prep adjacent to walk in coolers. Must seal all holes in walls.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 1st floor mop sink in poor repair. Must repair backflow prevention device.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Electrical room cluttered. Must remove all items or elevate all items 6" off floor to prevent potential pest harborage.