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BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT

3500 S HALSTED ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573649

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545622

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362902

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AT HOT LINE IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312453

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312267

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #60 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

Complaint Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312129

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311766

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR UTILITY/FURNACE AREA(20) AND IN THE BASEMENT ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES(25). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION #51 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND OBSERVED UTILITY SINK AND COFFEE MAKER WITH NO BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288734

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK AND COFFEE MAKER WITH NO BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282911

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 59

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BACK UTILITY AREA WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK AND COFFEE MAKER WITH NO BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Must provide hand washing sink, with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, in front server area where pies and soups are dispensed. Must maintain same. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM 7-42-090

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282541

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no printed employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no written diarrhea and vomit clean up procedure on site. Must provide printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide kit or equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 60

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BACK UTILITY AREA WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND PORK SAUSAGE LINKS STORED ON TOP OF THE GRILL IN A PAN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(116F). EXCEPT DURING PREPARATION, COOKING OR COOLING, OR WHEN TIME IS USED AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL, TEMPERATURE SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4.5 POUNDS OF PORK SAUSAGE LINKS VALUED AT $15.00

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed TCS (time/temp control for safety) Foods without proper labels in coolers such as dressings in individual containers, cheesecake, and cooked meats Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY discarded 15LBS VALUED AT $113

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed raw/undercooked items, eggs, burgers, and steak not disclosed on menu. Instructed disclosure must be given to specific raw/undercooked items on menu which consumer advisory applies to. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN ENSURING ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY ROOM, BASEMENT AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK AND COFFEE MAKER WITH NO BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 60

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE VIOLATION #10 Must provide hand washing sink, with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, in front server area where pies and soups are dispensed. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE VIOLATION #58. Observed Chicago certified managers do not have proof of allergen training. Must provide for all Chicago food sanitation managers. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2223210

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14n Observed no printed employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 Observed no written diarrhea and vomit clean up procedure on site. Must provide printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide kit or equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 Must provide hand washing sink, with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, in front server area where pies and soups are dispensed. Must maintain same.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temp control for safety) Foods without proper labels in coolers, freezers, and bulk containers. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 Observed raw/undercooked items (eggs) not disclosed on menu. Instructed disclosure must be given to specific raw/undercooked items on menu which consumer advisory applies to. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112 In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. Must provide and maintain same.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed Chicago certified managers do not have proof of allergen training. Must provide for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213304

Location recorded for this inspection · BRIDGEPORT FAMILY RESTAURANT · 3500 S HALSTED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14A Observed no printed employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 Observed no written diarrhea and vomit clean up procedure on site. Must provide printed clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide kit or equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 Must provide hand washing sink, with hot/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap and paper towels, in front server area where pies and soups are dispensed. Must maintain same.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temp control for safety) Foods without proper labels in coolers, freezers, and bulk containers. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 Observed raw/undercooked items (eggs) not disclosed on menu. Instructed disclosure must be given to specific raw/undercooked items on menu which consumer advisory applies to. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112 In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. Must provide and maintain same.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: All bulk foods must be labeled with common name. Must maintain same.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 Observed wiping cloths stored on counters throughout facility. Must properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed Chicago certified managers do not have proof of allergen training. Must provide for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

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245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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