Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
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Score
Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2018. Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED READING AT 0PPM FOR CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50 TO 100 PPM FOR CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-025
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING WHICH IS REQUIRED STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2621592 DATE 8/1/25. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW MANAGER ALEJANDRO MEJIA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR GAPS AND WORN WOOD AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND/OR STAIN ALL RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR. ALSO DRAIN AND CLEAN UNUSE COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING ISSUES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM (MEN), NOTED LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA AND NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING ISSUES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 1, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD COUNTER IN REAR AND RAW WOOD LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN ALL RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE FOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW MANAGER ALEJANDRO MEJIA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE SANITIZER NOT FLOWING THROUGH THE TUBE INTO THE DISH WASHER (NOT SANITIZING) MANAGER CHANGED THE CONTAINER STILL NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE DISH WASHING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED TO SANITIZE PROPERLY. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN READY FOR REMOVAL OF TAG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICES FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE OR MANUAL WARE WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT RETURN INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD COUNTER IN REAR AND RAW WOOD LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN ALL RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING NEEDED AT THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOK STATION AS WELL AS THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE STOVE TOP COOKING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE FOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW MANAGER ALEJANDRO MEJIA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANTIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER FLATTOP, AND SIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDSINK AT FRONT COUNTER AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REACH IN COOLER WITH USED DIRTY PANS BUT NO FOOD AT THIS TIME IN POOR REPAIR. TEMPERATURE AT 48 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT COOLER IF GOING TO STORE TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. CLEAN REACH IN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS AT INTERIOR OF REACH INS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE COVERED AND FULLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FLATS OF RAW UNCOOKED EGGS SITTING ON COUNTER NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION. TEMPERATURE WAS 67-77 DEGREES. EGGS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $15.00 3 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. MACHINE REGISTERED 10 PPM AT RINSE. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE COMPLETE LOGBOOK WITH UPDATED PEST CONTROL LICENSE AND CURRENT SERVICE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. SINK IS NOT ATTACHED TO WALL. UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. WATER NOT CONNECTED TO SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REACH IN COOLER WITH USED DIRTY PANS BUT NO FOOD AT THIS TIME IN POOR REPAIR. TEMPERATURE AT 48 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT COOLER IF GOING TO STORE TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. CLEAN REACH IN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS AT INTERIOR OF REACH INS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE COVERED AND FULLY LABELED WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CERTIFCATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING/WALL VENTS AND WALLS SURROUNDING ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 20, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (POTATOES 198.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BETWEEN SODA DISPENSER UNIT AND WATER HEATER IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTH FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AND EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN FURNACE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE SOUTH FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FURNACE ROOM. FOOD STORAGE IS PROHIBITED IN MECHANICAL ROOMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARD IN SANITARY MANNER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIXING VALVE NOT ADJUSTED IN MEN SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING/WALL VENTS AND WALLS SURROUNDING ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 10, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (EGGS, STEAK, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP/WAREWASHING SINK, DISPENSER COMPLETELY EMPTY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP/WAREWASHING SINK, DISPENSER COMPLETELY EMPTY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN EQUIPMENT TESTED, UNIT NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN LARGE DEEP TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS (CONDENSATION UNDER COVERS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN REACH IN COOLER: COOKED BEANS 49.1F , COOKED CHICKEN SOUP 50.0F, COOKED SALSA 47.9F-48.0F, RICE 50.2F ALL COOKED YESTERDAY. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 20LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, HAMBURGERS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TAKE OUT GARBAGE IN OUTSIDE REAR AND RETURN TO RINSE HANDS AT WAREWASHING SCRAPE SINK FILLED WITH SOILED EQUIPMENT, AND THEN CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOOD. INSTD TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT HANDWASH SINK WITH SOAP AND USE PROPER HAND DRYING DEVICE. WAREWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED TO CLEAN HANDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP/WAREWASHING AREA NOT ACESSIBLE, SOILED RAG IN BASIN AND BLOCKED WITH BOXES. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN EMPTY AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED SOUP, BEANS AND SALSA. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD
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Jan 13, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND IN THE PREP AREA HAS A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Jun 18, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN (TCS) FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( GRAVY,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: observed procedure posted for clean up for vomiting and diarrheal events. however no supplies. instructed to provide all necessary items. priority foundation
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 21, 2019
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINET, FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Mar 29, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 22, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2223056 ON 9-27-18: 53-THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE, MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING IN LOWER WALL UNDER PREP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Sep 27, 2018
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN WHICH THE FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR RESPONSIBILITY IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESS THAT'S TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES NECESSARY TO HANDLE SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-202.14 THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE UPON REQUEST.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant.
Has Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant 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 Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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