Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2018, Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 3-DOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER.
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Apr 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE:49.7F TO 52F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE UNIT:COOKED RICE AT TEMP 48.6F; SOUP AT TEMP OF 49.7F; FRESH/SOFT PIECE OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.9F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OD 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED BY THE TIME SANITARIAN FINISHED WRITE REPORT,OWNER PROVIDE A NEW TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.PRESENTLY MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39F.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE AT TEMP 48.6F; SOUP AT TEMP OF 49.7F;COOKED SAUCES AT TEMP OF 48.7F. FRESH/SOFT PIECE OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.9F; TOMATOE SOUP AT TEMP OF 51F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 51.3F; PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 50.2F; LEMON CURD AT TEMP OD 50.1F; HOLLANDAISE SAUCE AT TEMP OF 50.6F; COOKED VEGGETABLE IN OIL AT TEMP OF 51.6F ,ROASTED TOMATOES IN OIL AT TEMP OF 51.6F;PAJUN AT TEMP OF 59.4F; FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. POUNDS 21, VALUE 250. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK .CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,RICE ETC
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS,ALSO HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED FOR ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC TO BE ABLE TO HOLD WATER IN THE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. REPLACED BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC LID ON THE BULK STARCH CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER REAR PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND REAR STORAGE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Jul 3, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED AT DRIP COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE AT COFFEE STATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERETIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS BEING STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN PREP COOLERS AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERETIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.
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May 10, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE LOCATED AT COFFEE STATION PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LINE DISCONNECTED TO HAND WASHING SINK IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. NO FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD DISPENSING OR DISH WASHING IN AREA WHERE HAND SINK IS DISCONNECTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AT COFFEE STATION PREP AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED. MUST FILL AND SEAL HOLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN CORNER NEAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGER STATED THEY WOULD BE USING SOME ITEMS FOR OUTSIDE PATIO AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Aug 19, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN ON HAND WASHING SINK BY BREAD SLICING STATION.A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED (CAKES) IN WALK IN COOLER NOT COVERED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ESPECIALLY FOR READY TO EAT FOOD
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS TO ALL COOLING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA
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Aug 11, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MARINATED BEEF, SALSA, RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/1/2019 REPORT #2261368 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #47 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT FRONT SERVICE COFFEE STATION 2 DOOR COOLER AND AT REAR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN ON HAND WASHING SINK BY BREAD SLICING STATION.A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RIGHT SIDE RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED (CAKES) IN WALK IN COOLER NOT COVERED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ESPECIALLY FOR READY TO EAT FOOD
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS TO ALL COOLING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOMS
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Feb 1, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT FRONT SERVICE COFFEE STATION 2 DOOR COOLER AND AT REAR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT.
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Dec 20, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 FOODS ON MENU THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND PRINTED ON THE MENU WERE NOT NOTED OR DISCLOSED. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE HAS BROKEN DOOR SEAL. MUST REPAIR GASKET
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE AND REACH UNDER COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IS COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT CAULKING BEHIND PRE RINSE SINK BEFORE DISH MACHINE IS COVERED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT COVE BASE IS MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR AND ENTRY DOOR TO WALK IN UNITS WHAT CAUSE STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST PROVIDE COVE BASE , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN .
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Oct 16, 2018
License
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT . MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 FOODS ON MENU THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND PRINTED ON THE MENU WERE NOT NOTED OR DISCLOSED. MUST DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B) WET WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club.
Has Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club 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 Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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