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PORTOS PERI PERI

1419 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PORTOS PERI PERI has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 8, 2018. The most recent inspection, on March 15, 2022, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 2, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 11, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2020. For example: ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 49. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  3. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 2. 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.
    • 3. 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.
    • 5. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 49. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
    • 61. 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.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 5. 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. .
    • 39. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 2. 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.
    • 5. 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. .
    • 38. 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.
    • 39. 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.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS OPERATING WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 50. 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.
    • 55. 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.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 3. 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.
    • 5. 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.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 58. 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.
  7. License

    6 infractions

    • 3. 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.
    • 5. 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.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 50. 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
    • 51. 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.
    • 58. 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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