Breakfast House Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2018, Breakfast House Restaurant has 13 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 20 times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Breakfast House Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE SUSBTANCE THROUGHOUT THE WALLS, NOTED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IS A SEALED WOOD HOWEVER WOOD IS SPLINTERING IN THE INTERIOR OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY SINK, DISH, AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.
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Jan 16, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SET UP AND WASH DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. ONLY SOAP AND SANITIZER WATER SET UP, SIDE BY SIDE, NO RINSE WATER SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING THE QUAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: LIQUID EGGS AT 48.6F, HAM AT 58.6F, CHICKEN BREAST AT 48.6F, CHORIZO AT 63.8F, PRE-COOKED BREAKFAST PORK SAUSAGE LINK AT 62.6F, SUATEED MUSHROOMS AT 61.8F, AND DICED TOMATO AT 58.6F. PIC IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2612717 CONDUCTED ON 2/25/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#37)3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS ON CONTAINERS OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. (#39)3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination NOTED KITCHEN HANDSINK NEXT TO DISHDRYING RACK WITHOUT SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGAURD AND MAINTAIN. (47)4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS AT BAR, KITCHEN AND DOWNSTAIRS DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM A CUP WITHOUT A LID AND PLACING THAT CUP ON SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS OR PUT A LID ON CUP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, ETC.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENTAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE SUSBTANCE THROUGHOUT THE WALLS, NOTED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IS A SEALED WOOD HOWEVER WOOD IS SPLINTERING IN THE INTERIOR OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY SINK, DISH, AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS BREAKING/ CRUMBLING APART IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE / PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE."
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN WHERE WAFFLE MAKER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Feb 25, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED KITCHEN HANDSINK NEXT TO DISHDRYING RACK WITHOUT SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASHGAURD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS AT BAR, KITCHEN AND DOWNSTAIRS DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND REFINISHING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT TOP OF STAIRWAY LANDING AND UNDERNEATH WEST STEPS TO BASEMENT FROM FRONT BAR, AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN OPEN SPACE NEXT TO WEST STEPS AND IN GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS WITH CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS ON CONTAINERS OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Mar 13, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER MIDDLE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS NOT CLEAN BEHIND/AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW FLOOR GROUT TILES AT 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AT BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED/DAMAGED ABOVE BASEMENT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Jul 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT AND INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF BAR AND BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA WITH WET FLOORS AND STANDING WATER IN SOME AREAS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SAME.
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Mar 2, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- FLOOR NOTED DAMAGED, MISSING TILES, EXPOSED DIRT ALONG THE BASEBOARD NORTH WALL IN THE BASEMENT AT THE ICE MACHINE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL OPEN SEAM TO MAKE ALL FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Feb 18, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: VIRTUAL MENU PROVIDED FOR CUSTOMERS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRINTED CARRY OUT MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND INFORMS CONSUMERS OF SUCH FOODS ON ALL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2356187 ON 1-7-20 NOT CORRECTED. #51- NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK INTO A PAN UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE GARAGE DOOR WHERE FOOD COOLERS ARE LOCATED WITH AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE GARAGE DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE ALLEY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: NOTED A CLEAN CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ON PLUMBING PIPING AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN A CLEAN DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP TIES AS A MEANS OF REPAIR OR TO SECURE ELECTRICAL WIRING ON THE COOKS LINE. ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT/SURFACES MUST BE CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE GARAGE COOLER STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES AND ALL OTHER ITEMS ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOTED DAMAGED, MISSING TILES, EXPOSED RAW WOOD, DIRT AND PLUMBING. FLOOR OF THE BAR NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD IN THE SAME ROOM. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE ALL FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----NOTED OPEN SEAM BETWEEN TILES IN THE CORNER WALL OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.----NOTED PEELING/MISSING AND BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jan 7, 2020
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND POT WASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ONE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HIGH CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO PROTECTION BETWEEN CEILING PLUMBING PIPES AND FOOD PREP/DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE PREP AREA. . MUST FINISH WOOD TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK AT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND BAR ON FIRST FLOOR ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jul 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO IMPROPER:- TURKEY 47.5F, CHEESES 46.4F/47.2F, EGGS (LIQUID) 48.4F, EGGS 47.7F. MANAGER IMMMENDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT BY THE DISH WASHING AREA/FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED BOXES OF PANCAKE MIX AND CANS OF BLACK BEANS STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE PIPE LINES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ONE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HIGH CEILINGS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO PROTECTION BETWEEN CEILING PLUMBING PIPES AND FOOD PREP/DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE PREP AREA. . MUST FINISH WOOD TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE HAND WASH SINK AT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND BAR ON FIRST FLOOR ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT, FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON TH FIRST FLOORS, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH WET FLOORS, CRACKS ON FLOOR AND DIRT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 20, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES AT WALLS AND CEILING BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO MOP SINK AT PREMISES WITH VACUUM BREAKER. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 19, 2018
License
7 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHWASHING AREAS BACKED UP ONTO FLOORS.CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST UNCLOG CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 7-38-030.SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES AT WALLS AND CEILING BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO MOP SINK AT PREMISES WITH VACUUM BREAKER. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Breakfast House Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Breakfast House Restaurant on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Breakfast House Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Breakfast House Restaurant.
Has Breakfast House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Breakfast House Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Breakfast House Restaurant 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 Breakfast House Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Breakfast House Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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