El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2021. El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas was last inspected on Jun 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE SPRAYER ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE FLOOR TILES THAT ARE MISSING AND DAMAGED. MAINTAIN SAME. -WALLBASE MISSING FROM LOWER WALL BY THE HANDSINK AT THE FRONT DOORWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED, AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. WHEN THE MANAGER ARRIVED (2:00P), THE MANAGER PRESENTED A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PHOTOCOPIES ARE PROHIBITED UNDER THE CITY'S ORDINANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED COOKING POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE FACILITY WASHES, RINSES, AND SANITIZES THE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK OF CLEAN WATER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TOILET BOWL LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Apr 9, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 3-302.11 OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE RAW TCS FOODS ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(A) OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE SINK WAS ONLY MAINTAINING 70F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER (AT LEAST 100F) AT SAID HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LOCATED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, IN BETWEEN THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND IN THE CORNER BETWEEN THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT 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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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED, AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. WHEN THE MANAGER ARRIVED (2:00P), THE MANAGER PRESENTED A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PHOTOCOPIES ARE PROHIBITED UNDER THE CITY'S ORDINANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ACCIDENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH A TRASH CAN IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND TONGS BEING STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE CAN AND TONGS FROM HANDWASHING SINK; HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATION WITH VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED COOKING POTS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE FACILITY WASHES, RINSES, AND SANITIZES THE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK OF CLEAN WATER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TOILET BOWL LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OPENED CONTAINERS OF PRODUCE STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANY FOOD ITEMS DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Sep 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 21, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAG IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 16, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jun 7, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED ONE OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS NOT PROPERLY TURNING ON LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AT ALL TIMES.
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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 AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 26, 2021
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCH AND HALF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WOOD SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, WOOD SHELF DIVIDING THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND PREP AREA, AND THE COUNTER OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA (WOOD) UNFINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVICE LINES AND PIPES EXPOSED IN THE CEILING OF THE DINING AREA, FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE PREP AREA. CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND SERVICE LINES SHALL NOT BE UNNECESSARILY EXPOSED.INSTRUCTED REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD EXHAUST DUCT WORK EXPOSED IN THE CEILING OF THE DINING AREA. MECHANICAL VENTILATION COMPONENTS MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRYWALL IN THE PREP AREA AND UNFINISHED DURROCK ON THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas.
Has El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Taco Azteca Bridgeport — the Adelitas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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