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Portillo'S Hot Dogs

520 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO 60607

Restaurant · Risk 1 (High)

Risk
Low
score 6/100
3
inspections on file
8
total violations
1
critical violations
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Risk assessment

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This establishment consistently meets health standards with no pattern of concern. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-26) earned a Grade A. Inspectors recorded 1 critical violation across the visits on file — these are the findings most associated with foodborne illness. Its grade has held steady across recent inspections.

Inspection history

  1. A
    2026-05-26
    Pass · Complaint
    • minor 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MULTIPLE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WORN SEALANT/CAULKING INBETWEEN WALL AND HANDWASH SINK IN TOMATO PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE SEALANT AND MAINTAIN
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CONDENSOR LEAKING CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SLIDING 2 DOOR "STORAGE COOLER' IN MIDDLE OF PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND…
  2. A
    2025-10-03
    Pass · Complaint
    • minor 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE DRIVE-THRU WINDOW.
    • minor 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE STAINLESS STEEL PREP SHELVES ABOVE THE BURGER PREP STATION.
  3. B
    2025-06-05
    Pass w/ Conditions · Canvass Re-Inspection
    • minor 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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…
    • CRITICAL 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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 CEILIN…

Source: Chicago Dept. of Public Health (data.cityofchicago.org · 4ijn-s7e5). This page is a snapshot — verify current status with the official city portal.