PORTILLO'S
2102 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-540-9001
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef Cold holding: 48F Pepper 48F, Items placed inside walk in cooler for rapid chill.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022017948 | Feb 24, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cooks line across from ovens has deep grooves.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has air conditioning hose down drain of sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket by mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice machine.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor on front line. Management removed and properly stored bucket.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef Cold holding: 48F Pepper 48F, Items placed inside walk in cooler for rapid chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink by ice machine. Manager placed handwashing soap at handwashing sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working without a beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside small freezer by fryers are torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler next to broiler on cooks line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in mop sink preventing proper air drying. Manger properly stored mop.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line. Manger properly stored bucket.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Misti Bush expired 7/16/2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near ice machine. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted on top of reach in cooler.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented can of cheddar cheese sauce in dry storage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jackets and bags over box of cups.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler. Employee began cleaning at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle on sausage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce hot holding at 130F. Cheese reheated to 165F.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of ice Machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in handwash sink across from ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee health reporting agreement.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying. Manager removed and rewashed wet dishes.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Manager closed dumpster lid.
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