Perfect Brunch Bro's
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2024, Perfect Brunch Bro's has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about 10 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Perfect Brunch Bro's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 3, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED OVER 250 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 75 ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE FRYER CABINET AND ON KITCHEN PREP SHELVING. OVER 125 DROPPING THROUGHOUT BOTH SIDES OF THE BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS, ON SHELF AND BEHIND STORED UNUSED EQUIPMENT. 50 DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT PREP STORAGE CLOSET AND HVAC ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE ON THE PRINTED MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS. FRONT PREP HAND SINK, KITCHEN HAND SINK, DISH HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-202(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: KITCHEN HAND SINK ON NORTH WALL NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY AN ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE MACHINE AND MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS. FRONT PREPHAND SINK, KITCHEN HAND SINK, DISH HAND SINK, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE AND COOKED EGG BREAD WITH NO DATE LABELS IN THE COOLERS AND PREP AREA HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. NO EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4-30-24 REPORT #2593695 NOT CORRECTED. #56--Observed no mechanical ventilation available in the employee, men's, or women's bathrooms. Instructed manager to provide mechanical ventilation for each bathroom. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT HELD IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS/PREPARERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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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 FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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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 IN FREEZERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR METAL PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. PEELING PLASTIC ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TORN ALUMINIUM FOIL IN KITCEHN SHELVES. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC AND FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET ON THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK TOO SHORT TO ENABLE PROPER HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL A LONGER, EXTENDED FAUCET ON SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH NO HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 30, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11--Observed no mechanical ventilation available in the employee, men's, or women's bathrooms. Instructed manager to provide mechanical ventilation for each bathroom.
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Apr 12, 2024
License
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN REAR SIDE DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. See comments.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no running hot water throughout the premises at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide and maintain hot running water of at least 110F at the 3 compartment sink and at least 100F at all hand sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no signed and completed employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to complete and maintain an employee health policy with each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no easily accessible or convenient hand sink available for use by employees in main grill and preparation area in kitchen. Instructed manager to install additional handwashing sink with hot and cold running water fully equipped with soap and hand paper towels. Handwashing sinks must be conveniently located and accessible, and to be used solely for hand washing. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-030(c). (See Comments). No citation issued.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no outside commercial garbage dumpster present to service facility at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a commercial outside garbage dumpster for the premises and to maintain as required. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing signage available at the employee, male, and female bathrooms along the south wall of the facility. Instructed manager to provide a handwashing sign in each bathroom.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed rusty shelves present in the reach in cooler in across from standing single door cooler. Instructed manager to repair or replace rusty shelves to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed no sink used for food preparation present in the coffee and beverage service area located in the front dining area off of the exit. Instructed manager that a food preparation sink for food preparation, obtaining water, and discarding liquid waste must be available in this front beverage service area.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no mechanical ventilation available in the employee, men's, or women's bathrooms. Instructed manager to provide mechanical ventilation for each bathroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perfect Brunch Bro's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perfect Brunch Bro's on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perfect Brunch Bro's?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Perfect Brunch Bro's.
Has Perfect Brunch Bro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Perfect Brunch Bro's have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Perfect Brunch Bro's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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