What is Pizzeria Portofino's health inspection score?

Pizzeria Portofino has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pizzeria Portofino last inspected?

Pizzeria Portofino was last inspected on May 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pizzeria Portofino have?

Pizzeria Portofino has 21 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pizzeria Portofino safe to eat at?

Pizzeria Portofino has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Pizzeria Portofino

Name: Pizzeria Portofino
Address: 317 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 82

317 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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River North

Ranked #200 of 547 in River North

Improving

7 inspections

Last: May 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

317 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

Jun

May 2023

1 inspections

May 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

May

Aug 2024

1 inspections

May 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN DISHWASHING AREA HANDLING DIRTY DISHES PUT THEM THROUGH THE DISH MACHINE THEN CHANGING GLOVES AND, HANDLED CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT HANDWASHING.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM WITH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 133.4F.THE WATER TEMPERATURE CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY THE USERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE BETWEEN 100F-120F.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINKS FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN BEVERAGE AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN BEVERAGE AREA AND BAR FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 86.0F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER, OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND OBSERVED NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU STATING THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER, DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER AND AND REMINDER STATEMENT TO MENU STATING THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BUG LIGHT ON SHELF ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BUG LIGHT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD IN PREP AREA BELOW BUG LIGHT. OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNIT TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 132F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK, CONVEYOR, DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. CORRECTED ON SITE LAREGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CONVERTED TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION DISH SANITIZING AT 50 PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILDUP ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF SHIELD IN LARGE ICE MACHINE AND OBSERVED PINK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND CIRCULAR UPPER INTERIOR OF SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS IN LARGE AND SMALL ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ONE CITY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−27 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High4 Basic

7 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED MUSSELS IN PREP COOLER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG. MANGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF MUSSELS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $12. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL LAST MUSSEL IS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AROUND FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2385283 DATED 7/23/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−38 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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