PlateScore

Portillo's Hot Dogs

A°

10331 W Mcdowell Rd, Avondale 85392

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-70315

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

99
Excellent

Avondale restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 9, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 26, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 4, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 15, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 7, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Aug 12, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

May 7, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 29, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jul 15, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed container of cooked chicken breast, bag of shredded lettuce, and bag of shredded cheese with internal temperatures ranging between 47°F and 52°F in bottom area of prep cooler. Verified temperatures with manager. Ambient air temperature measured 60°F. Per manager, items were placed in cooler about 1.5 hours prior. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Discussed regularly monitoring equipment temperatures to ensure cold held TCS food items maintain internal temperature of 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.

Apr 10, 2025Routine1 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed accumulation of dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency to prevent accumulation of dust with manager. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Nov 4, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed cleaning procedures for ice machine.

Aug 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No violations noted at time of inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Abigail D.Report sent via email.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:-Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or-Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Abigail Duran

2023

Nov 9, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights reviewed with Betsy E.Inspection report sent via email. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Betsy E.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →