Bridgeport Coffee House
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2022
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Score
Inspectors have visited Bridgeport Coffee House 12 times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Jun 16, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Bridgeport Coffee House's record stops at Jun 16, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jun 16, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED YOGURT, GRANOLA, FRUITS AND DESSERTS OFFER FOR SALE IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGENS (IF APPLICABLE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED FOR SALE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH OR MORE GAP LEADING TO OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Jun 7, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE CONTAMINATING EDIBLE ICE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID/ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CRACKS UNDER SHELVING IN THE CABINET LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE MISCELLANEOUS CABINETS ALL LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST DEBRIS UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND MINOR DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CABINETS AND UNDER AND AROUND REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED YOGURT, GRANOLA, FRUITS AND DESSERTS OFFER FOR SALE IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, BUSINESS ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGENS (IF APPLICABLE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS THAT ARE OFFERED FOR SALE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH OR MORE GAP LEADING TO OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE COUNTER AND NOT INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 30, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLEAN UP KIT, BUT MISSING DISENFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED GRANOLA, AND ICE COFFEE IN GALLON CONTAINERS, GROUND COFFEE, AND TEAS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, NAME OF FOOD, NET CONTENTS, INGREDIENT LIST, MAJOR FOOF ALLERGENS, AND BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Feb 16, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING OVER RESTROOM WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 6, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1576186 ON 9-28-15. 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1493774 ON 8-19-15 36-PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND ENDCAPS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHTING. 38-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MAKERS AND COFFEE ESPRESSO UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAIR RIGHT DOOR FRAME ON REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN PASTRY DISPLAY CASE AND BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FRONT WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1493774 ON 8-19-15. 36-PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND ENDCAPS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHTING. 38-MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MAKERS AND COFFEE ESPRESSO UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPAIR RIGHT DOOR FRAME ON REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN PASTRY DISPLAY CASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN FRONT WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR THE ICE MAKERS,COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT AND REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE ICE MAKER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND YOGURT 1 DOOR COOLER AT CUSTOMER AREA.
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Nov 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA TEA STORAGE. ALSO CLEAN BASEMENT BOX FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA 1ST. FLOOR.
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Mar 30, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: THE CASHIER IS HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING FOOD AND DRINKS AT THIS TIME WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. DISCUSSED GOOD SANITARY PRACTICES AND THE IMMPORTANCE OF A HANDWASHING POLICY WHEN A DEDICATED CASHIER IS NOT AVAILABLE. A CASHIER IS NOW DEDICATED TO THE REGISTER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 COURT DATE OF MAY 17, 2012 AND MAIL IN PAYMENT OPTION DISCUSSED. All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repa CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OF RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jan 28, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREA/ BASEMENT NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bridgeport Coffee House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bridgeport Coffee House on file is from Jun 16, 2022. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bridgeport Coffee House?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bridgeport Coffee House.
Has Bridgeport Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bridgeport Coffee House have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bridgeport Coffee House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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