What is Portillo's Hot Dogs's health inspection score?

Portillo's Hot Dogs has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Portillo's Hot Dogs last inspected?

Portillo's Hot Dogs was last inspected on February 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Portillo's Hot Dogs have?

Portillo's Hot Dogs has 15 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Portillo's Hot Dogs safe to eat at?

Portillo's Hot Dogs has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Portillo's Hot Dogs serve?

Portillo's Hot Dogs serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Portillo's Hot Dogs

Name: Portillo's Hot Dogs
Address: 3343 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 80

3343 W ADDISON ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/24/2025

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0Good

American•North Center

Ranked #289 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Feb 24, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3343 W ADDISON ST, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Mar 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Mar

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE MILKSHAKE TOPPING CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NEXT TO SHAKE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

73/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING BEEF AND CHICKEN ARE SERVED. OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVD COOLER AT 55F ON COOKING LINE. COOLER DID NOT CONTAIN TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE TEA MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND THE BAR).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (MENS WASHROOM).

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DESSERT PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND UTILITY MOP SINK AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE CONDENSOR UNIT INSIDE THE 2-DOOR BROILER COOLER IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OUTDOOR TRASH ENCLOSURE TO REMOVE LITTER AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AT REAR DESSERT PREP AREA.

Base deductions−26 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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