Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club

3348-3350 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 20, 2018

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Jul 20, 2018. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club's record stops at Jul 20, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club's latest score of 41 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 20, 2018

Routine

5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST DISCLOSE/REMIND FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN POLICY/PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: ALL DRY WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR COOKS MUST BE FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CHANGED WHEN NEEDED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN, DAMAGED FOOD SPATULAS BEING USED AT THE PREP SINK. OWNER DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE THE FOOD PASSAGE WINDOW FROM THE KITCHEN TO DINING ROOM SERVERS.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOP SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE PREP COOLER/SURFACE.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Nov 22, 2017

License

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMP SINK AND ICE STORAGE BIN AT THE WAITERS STATION.

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 Jul 20, 2018. The public record contains two 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 two times, more than any other issue at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club.

Has Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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