Portillo's in Tampa
Last inspected:
2102 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612Portillo's in Tampa has accumulated 152 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 per visit. In February 2022, inspectors found a sandwich press cooking chicken in the salad area without hood fire suppression, triggering an administrative complaint. Fire safety violations documented the same grease-laden equipment hazard twice that year. The facility has faced one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Portillo's in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
4.9
violations / inspection
4.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Portillo's in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022017948 | $200.00 | Feb 24, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Portillo's in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Cooking chicken in sandwich press in salad area with no hood fire suppression system. Grease/debris build up observed on unit. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-25: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Cooking chicken in sandwich press in salad area with no hood fire suppression system. Grease/debris build up observed on unit.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Portillo's in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 4 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Portillo's in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Portillo's in Tampa last inspected?
- Portillo's in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Portillo's in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Portillo's in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Portillo's in Tampa had?
- Portillo's in Tampa has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Portillo's in Tampa find?
- Portillo's in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Portillo's in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Portillo's in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Portillo's in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Portillo's in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Portillo's in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Portillo's in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Portillo's in Tampa been fined?
- Portillo's in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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