Breakfast House Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Breakfast House Restaurant has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Breakfast House Restaurant's latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
24
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED ONIONS-68.9F.4LBS. COOKED BELL PEPPERS-68.7F.2LBS. COOKED MUSHROOMS-72.3F.2.5LBS. COOKED SAUSAGE-52.3F.2LBS. COOKED BLACK BEANS-48.0F.ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.14.5LBS.$32.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, SUCH AS A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVING FRENCH TOAST FROM THE GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING IT INTO A TO-GO CONTAINER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN HANDS AND READY TO EAT FOODS (DELI TISSUE, UTENSILS, ETC.)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
9
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT USING GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)
46
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,REACH IN COOLERS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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61
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN EXSPOSING SHARP METAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (SAFETY HAZARD)
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE COUNTER WHERE THE TOASTER UNIT IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOOR EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND BOTH COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA, PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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82
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW THERMOMETER FOR ACCURATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET AND DIRTY WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, AND FLOORS OF THE FACILITY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS THAT ARE IN USE IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT SHELVING TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOORS TILES IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
78
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE GRILL AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON BOTH THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 5, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK SAUSAGE, EGGS AND GUACAMOLE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 57F, LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PPROXX 4LB AT 50. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT A MINIMUM OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED SAUSAGE, COOKED TUNA, COOKED LASAGNA, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU, SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND REMINDER AND DICLOSURE BY ASTERISK. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE BY FOOTNOTE INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
25
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2363102: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090
60
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF GREASE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Mar 3, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW SUCH AS EGGS ANY STYLE WITH A REMINDER BUT NO DISCLOSURE AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP MENU IN SUCH A WAY THAT EACH ITEM THAT IS SERVED RAW HAS A DISCLOSURE WHICH LINKS TO FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER AT BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
86
Feb 24, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA USING BARE HANDS TO PLACE COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS IN METAL PAN FOR STORAGE IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER SUITABLE PROTECTION WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
9
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2282832 ON 4/9/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND A PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW SUCH AS EGGS ANY STYLE WITH A REMINDER BUT NO DISCLOSURE AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP MENU IN SUCH A WAY THAT EACH ITEM THAT IS SERVED RAW HAS A DISCLOSURE WHICH LINKS TO FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER AT BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.
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52
Apr 9, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (EGGS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN.
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50
Apr 18, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE PREP AREA.
35
90
Jun 22, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANSIVE FOAM INSULATION RUNNING FROM THE FLOOR TO THE CEILING ON THE WALL NEAR A RACK WITH TRAYS OF CUBED HASHBROWNS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXPANSIVE FOAM AND USE NON-EXPANSIVE CAULK TO SEAL CORNERS ALONG THE WALL TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATIONS.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION BEHIND THE CONDENSER, ON AND AROUND THE CONDENSER, FAN VENT COVER, AND CEILING ABOVE CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER WHERE JUICES ARE STORED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUMPS OF DUST ON THE CORNER OF THE CEILING IN THE PREP ABOVE THE CLEAN POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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78
Oct 21, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK.SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE PREP TABLE IS TOO SHORT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A TALLER SPLASH GUARD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS BEHIND THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESS DUST ON WALL VENT COVER BY THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
Sep 27, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK.SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE PREP TABLE IS TOO SHORT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A TALLER SPLASH GUARD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS BEHIND THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESS DUST ON WALL VENT COVER BY THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
Mar 1, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUTH TREADS
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90
Feb 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-29-15. REPORT #1453995 #33- MUST CLEAN ALL SIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #35-WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #37-MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH MEN AND LADIES WASHROOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERRIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE SERVING WINDOW. REPAIR/REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE RELOCATE WALL MOUNTED POTATOES SLICER FROM REAR AREA TO KITCHEN DUE TO NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THAT LOCATION OR PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. HINGES FROM DOOR UNDER THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUTH TREADS
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS(ON TOP CUTTUING BOARDS,ON TOP PREP TABLES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ETC).IN USE WIPING CLOTHES ARE TO BE STORED IN THE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE OF ICE MACHINE/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR NEEDED ITMES AND REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED
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74
Jun 2, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL SIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT, REAR, SIDE AND BACK STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH MEN AND LADIES WASHROOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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70
May 29, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM OF SANITIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL SIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT, REAR, SIDE AND BACK STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH MEN AND LADIES WASHROOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
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67
Dec 19, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS OFF FLOOR.
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86
Apr 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL/PAINT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. PROPERLY SEAL OPENINGS ALONG FRONT AND REAR DOORS.
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86
Sep 30, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR EXTERIOR ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS KEPT. CLEAN SAME.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR AT EXTERIOR UNDER STAIRS IN THE FORM OF BOXES. REMOVE SAME, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
May 30, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floors daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in storage room. Instructed to install more light.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Condensation from compressor leaking inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to install drainline or catch leaking water.
38
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Dec 11, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2012
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide a faucet at the exposed handsink in kitchen such that the hot/cold water is mixed,accessible also repair water leak at drain pipe same sink.
11
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found the front entrance door to the food establishment not closing properly and the door that leads into the garage where a walk-in-cooler is stored must be insect/rodent proofed (approxiamtately 1/4" mode of entry) and the pest control log book is incomplete must provide,maintain map locator to identify pest control services.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide,maintain splashguards at the exposed handsinks in kitchen/food prep areas,replace cutting boards that have deep cuts.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards in kitchen so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner,including rear room where the mop sink,ice machine are stored. .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom remove peeling paint/debris from ceiling in kitchen areas.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The mop sink must be connected for waste water disposal. Backflow prevention devices must be installed for the mop sink,the coffee expresso machine.Also sprayer at the dishmachine is missing must provide,maintain.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unused pieces of kitchen equipments stored at rear outside area must be removed from the premises.
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Nov 21, 2012
License
No violations found.
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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 Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Breakfast House Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Breakfast House Restaurant.
Has Breakfast House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Breakfast House Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Breakfast House Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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