ANTIQUE TACO BRIDGEPORT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 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.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.