MAR 4
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ANTIQUE TACO BRIDGEPORT.
EAT. 80/100
1000 W 35TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 4, 2026 · passed
11 of 14 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain
MAR 282025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED GRILL LINE DRAWER COOLER MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND LITTER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR GREASE AND WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQEUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, LITTER, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE DRIP ALONG UPPER RIM OF COOK LINE VENTILATION HOOD DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM OF ADEQUATE CAPACITY AND MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DRIP AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHTING IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS TO BE OF INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUSTOMER WASHROOM LIGHT FIXTURES TO PROVIDE LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 262024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 26
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED DURING INSPECTION AND IS NOW READING A CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (GUACAMOLE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52.8 F LOCATED IN THE TWO DOOR SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 5LBS 3 OZ OF GUACAMOLE WORTH $40 SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SALAD PREP COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS. A THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION TO MONITOR SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 282023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS MISSING AT TWO KITCHEN HANDWASH SINKS AND TWO EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION COVER IN DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 162022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER PARTICLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND MACHINE AND DRAIN.
JUN 302021PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2021
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE AHAND WASHING SIGN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. '1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF PATIO DOOR. MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GAURD COVERS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM SMALL REACH IN FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED /PEELING FLOORING IN PREP/DISH WASHING AND REAR HALLWAY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 32020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 3
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN ADQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MANAGER HAD WIPING CLOTHS REMOVED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE/REPAIR FLOOR, PEELING IN AREA BY ENTRANCE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
DEC 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER UTILIZE BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER PREP COOKED CORN WRAPS WITH BARE HANDS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IN PROHIBITED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPREATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW INSIDE PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER; COOKED QUESO (CHEESE) SAUCE AT 52.9 DEGREES F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED. APPROX. 20 POUNDS $100 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, COOKED CHICKEN AND POTATOS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED TCS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER FOR 24HOURS MUST HAVE DATE MARKED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN RESTROOM VENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED LIGHT UNDER HOOD IN PREP KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 42017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATED AS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN RUST FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTER ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED FLOOR IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND IN REAR OFFICE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SEATING AREA, ALSO AND IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR CRACKED VENT COVER IN PREP AREA.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE CLEAN AND SOILED LINENS PROPERLY. STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
DEC 22016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY(INVERT) STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS(POTS AND PANS).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION IN MENS RESTROOM NEEDS REPAIR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER BEHIND HOT LINE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT TOLD EMPLOYEE TO PUT ON HAIR RESTAINT AT ONCE.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOP.
JUN 92016FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 9
2016
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AT THE BAR AREA IS NOT INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. THE CONDIMENT PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. THE BAR NEXT TO THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR ALSO HAS NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO KEEP OUT THE ENTRY OF CUSTOMERS. MUST INSTALL A BARRIER AT THE BAR ENTRANCE TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SIGNED CONTRACT AVAILABLE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF GARBAGE CANS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND AS NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO STORE FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IS NOT INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND DRAIN LINES. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER IS PROVIDED TO THE FROZEN DESSERT MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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