What is EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport's health inspection score?

EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport last inspected?

EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport was last inspected on June 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport have?

EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport has 43 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport safe to eat at?

EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport serve?

EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport

Name: EL Taco Azteca Bridgeport
Address: 3355 S MORGAN ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 64

3355 S MORGAN ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Fair

Mexican•Pilsen

Ranked #305 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jun 17, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.1

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+37 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

3355 S MORGAN ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Apr 2024

2 inspections

9 high priority

1 intermediate

9 basic

Apr

Jun 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE SPRAYER ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

8 High1 Med6 Basic

15 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−97 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
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.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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).
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
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).

Base deductions−97 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAG IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
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.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−37 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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