The Portuguese Grill House

This record comes from City of Hamilton Public Health Services. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.

A pass means no significant violations. A conditional pass means an issue was found and the restaurant was given time to correct it. A closed result means the inspector ordered the place to stop serving customers.

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This restaurant has been inspected 15 times since January 10, 2023, with 12 passes, 3 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.

Jul 8, 2026Pass
No violations
Feb 18, 2026Pass
2 violations
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Other
Food premise is protected against the entry and harbouring of pests
Nov 6, 2025Pass
No violations
May 15, 2025Pass
2 violations
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Mar 13, 2025Pass
No violations
Oct 23, 2024Pass
1 violation
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Aug 7, 2024Pass
No violations
Jul 31, 2024Conditional Pass
1 violation
Other
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
Mar 21, 2024Pass
No violations
Mar 15, 2024Pass
4 violations
Other
Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Other
Either mechanical or manual dishwashing is provided
Other
Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer
Dec 20, 2023Pass
No violations
Dec 14, 2023Conditional Pass
7 violations
Critical
All food product is supplied by an inspected facility (Federal, Provincial, or Municipal)
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Hand washing basin with supplies of soap and paper towels in dispensers
Other
Furniture, equipment and appliances in food handling and storage rooms arranged and constructed to permit a clean and sanitary environment
Jun 2, 2023Pass
2 violations
Critical
Food is held at 4°C (40°F) or less
Other
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
Jun 1, 2023Conditional Pass
3 violations
Critical
Food processed in a safe manner
Other
Floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair and maintained in a sanitary manner
Other
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
Jan 10, 2023Pass
2 violations
Other
Certified food handler present in the food service premise
Other
Food handlers who come into contact with food/utensils shall do so in a sanitary manner