Emma's Breakfast and Lunch
Last inspected: May 11, 2017
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Score
Emma's Breakfast and Lunch appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2013. The most recent visit was on May 11, 2017. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Note that Emma's Breakfast and Lunch's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 11, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
May 11, 2017
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2049447 4/28/17 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR 2- DOOR COOLER,LEDGE OF SHELVING UNIT OF JUICE AND POP STORAGE,LOWER VANITY OF HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.FRONT DOOR NSTILL HAS HOLES IN LOWER DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.MANAGER HAS REMOVED DROPPINGS AND REPAIRED DOOR DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,OVEN,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,GARBAGE CANS,SERVICE COUNTER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,OFFICE/STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON REAR DOOR AND SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS IN DINING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT ,REAR YARD AND OFFICE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Apr 28, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP,PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA,POP & PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET,VANITY IN TOILET ROOM,BASEMENT IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO FRONT DOOR HAS SMALL HOLES IN LOWER FRONT DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE DOOR FRAME.ALSO,APPX. 20 OR MORE RODENT BURROWS IN REAR YARD.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PREMISES SERVICED ON OR AFTER 4/28/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GLASS KITCHEN WINDOW.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,OVEN,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,GARBAGE CANS,SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,OFFICE/STORAGE AREA,BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP ON REAR DOOR AND SCUFF MARKS ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMTER FOR ALL COOLERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT ,REAR YARD AND OFFICE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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May 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN SLICER,COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER BULK CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES OVER REAR HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jun 29, 2015
Routine
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 BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD THAT MUST BE CLEANED. GARBAGE/BRANCHES ETC..YARD MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. MUST CUT TALL WEEDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 26, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PAPER FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE & RUST FROM SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT & IN BASEMENT AND STAIRS LEADING TO SAME .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR BOARD NEAR REAR DOOR,MISSING FLOOR VENT UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN THE SAME.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UPPER TRIM AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN OFFICE/MOP SINK AREA,REAR YARD AND BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTARINT FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 30, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR VENT IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN TOILET ROOM,LOOSE FLOOR VENT IN PREP ARE UNDER SHELVING UNITS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT ON ALONG WALLS AND ON FLOOR.MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE
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Jun 27, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR VENT IN PREP AREA.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN TOILET ROOM,LOOSE FLOOR VENT IN PREP ARE UNDER SHELVING UNITS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT ON ALONG WALLS AND ON FLOOR.MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE .
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Jun 24, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 49.5F AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.6F.WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-8040 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE BOTH COOLERS SUCH AS SHORT RIBS 48.7F-51.0F,CHICKEN 48.3F-54.1F,PORK CHOPS 48.6F-48.7F,RAW EGGS 65.6F-67.6F,AUJUS 46.6F,HAM 45.1F,YAMS 45.3F,GRAVY 44.6F,PANCAKE BATTER 46.4F,FISH BATTER 46.7F,FRENCH TOAST BATTER 46.6F,MACARONI & CHEESE 53.6F,COLE SLAW 65.1F,GREENS 52.8F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AN DDENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 100LBS. $127.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR VENT IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN TOILET ROOM,LOOSE FLOOR VENT IN PREP ARE UNDER SHELVING UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE.
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Oct 29, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR, REMOVE ALL TRASH AND DEBRI,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM PREMISES,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emma's Breakfast and Lunch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emma's Breakfast and Lunch on file is from May 11, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emma's Breakfast and Lunch?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Emma's Breakfast and Lunch.
Has Emma's Breakfast and Lunch's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Emma's Breakfast and Lunch have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Emma's Breakfast and Lunch means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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