The Breakfast Club
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
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Score
Across the available record, The Breakfast Club has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “thermometers provided & accurate” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING FROM DOORWAY/CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REMOVE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFIRGERATOR AND FREEZER UNITS UPSTAIRS/2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOOD/CONDIMENT CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/LABEL WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY IN FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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78
Apr 3, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD (CUT PEPPERS) WITH BARE HAND CONTACT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND FOOD CONTACT; FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST HANDLE FOOD WITH GLOVED HAND(S) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. DISCARDED THE ONE SERVING CONTAINER OF PEPPERS AT APPROXIMATE COST OF $2 WHICH WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER(S) WITH BROKEN/TATTERED LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFIRGERATOR AND FREEZER UNITS UPSTAIRS/2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOOD/CONDIMENT CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/LABEL WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING FROM DOORWAY/CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REMOVE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY IN FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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May 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( eggs, sausage.... ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, found several frozen packaged sausages placed in hand sink basin. Instructed manager not to use hand wash sinks for other than hands washing and keep accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Improper thawing for TCS foods found frozen sausage being thawed at room temperature. Instructed to thaw food according to health code.
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Jun 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED SAUSAGES AT 125F UNDER THE HEAT LAMP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED MILK AT 44F, CHEESE AT 45, AND WHIPPING CREAM AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2569144 ON 1/4/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR BAR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE UNDERSIDES AND LEGS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ATTACH STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERTOPS TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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52
Jan 4, 2023
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES: NUTS, SUGAR, ETC. WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON WINDOW SILL OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UTENSIL USED AS SCOOP STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINER OF FOOD WITH HANDLE TOUCHING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHES AND PANS IN KITCHEN NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDLE MISSING ON BASEMENT STAND-UP REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOILED MOPS AGAINST THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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Dec 6, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 1, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2538147 ON NOV 15, 2021: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness;
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Nov 15, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS/RTE FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 49 F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT; 7 GALLONS OF MILK, 7 QUARTS OF HEAVY CREAM, 15 LBS OF CHEESE.FOOD VALUED AT $150.ALSO NOTED COOKED SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OD 47F LOCATED IN PREP COOLER STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS/RTE COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE REACH IN COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK, POACHED EGGS AND OVER EASY EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005
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Apr 15, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS/RTE FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 49 F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT; 7 GALLONS OF MILK, 7 QUARTS OF HEAVY CREAM, 15 LBS OF CHEESE.FOOD VALUED AT $150. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS/RTE COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES, IN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Apr 23, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS/RTE FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER; 1 LBS OF EGGS, 50F 1 LBS OF TOMATOES, 50F 1 LB OF CHOPPED HAN 49F 2 LB OF GRILLED ONIONS, 50F 2 LBS OF CREAM CHEESE, 51F 3 LBS OF CHORIZO, 51F 1 LB OF SAUSAGE, 51F FOOD VALUED AT $75. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS/RTE COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F WITH TCS/RTE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands in a HANDWASHING SINK or APPROVED automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for FOOD preparation or WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN DRINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO COVER DRINKS WHILE STORED IN PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES, IN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY, HANGING ON THE STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZER IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Mar 9, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR UPSTAIR AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS ESP. AROUND THE GASKETS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE NOT WORKING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.
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90
Feb 7, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR UPSTAIR AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS ESP. AROUND THE GASKETS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE NOT WORKING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.
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90
Sep 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 31, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES: OBSERVED 10 DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT AGAINST THE SOUTH WALL. PEST CONTROL COMPANY NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PAST FEW INVOICES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM PREMISES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA, AND PROVIDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY FOAM AND STEEL WOOL SEALING A HOLE OR GAP ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOAM AND STEEL WOOL AND FILL IN HOLE/GAP PROPERLY WITH NO POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION HANGING OVER DISHMACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Mar 28, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND UNSEALED FLOOR TILE AT SECOND FLOORS STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WEST WALL BY THE JUICE BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR,CRUMBLES TO THE TOUCH,ALSO OBSERVED WHITE FLAKES ON FLOOR FROM THE MENTIONED WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHROOM WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, A CART WITH DIRTY DISHES PLACED IN FRONT OF THE SINK IN QUESTION. FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. EMPLOYEE TOOK IT WHEN I ASKED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST AND CART REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-9-15,REPORT #1453704 #32-RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMNOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY WE OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY,BROKEN ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND A CARDBOARD BOX WITH GRAY DUCT TAPE ALL AROUND AND USED FOR CONDIMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR BOXES WITH LID. NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT SURFACE. REPLACE BROKEN VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,PIPES,WHEELS OF EQUIPMENTS.DEBRIS ON SHELVES WERE CLEAN MULTI UTENSILS ARE STORED,FRONT WEST WALL BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND UNSEALED FLOOR TILE AT SECOND FLOORS STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GREASE,SPIDER WEBS AND FOOD SPLATTERED ON WALL BEHIND THE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS AREA STORED(DISHES,CUPS,GLASSES,ETC)CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(FRONT PREP AREA) WEST WALL BY THE JUICE BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR,CRUMBLES TO THE TOUCH,ALSO OBSERVED WHITE FLAKES ON FLOOR FROM THE MENTIONED WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-OBSERVED SURFACE
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Jan 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMNOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY INVERT AND STORE CLEAN POTS AND PANS OFF FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA(FOOD DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE(MOLD, DEBRIS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,SUCH AS EGGS SITTING OUT ON A METAL SHELVING RACK IN THE REAR PREP AREA,INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF EGGS WERE 60.7F,FOOD PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION TOTAL COUNT OF EGGS 6O TOTAL COST $6.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONLY HAS A COPY OF HER CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL COPY ON SITE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE (2) LARGE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR HAS FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND NEAR DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA
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Feb 28, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS ARE RIPPED AND TORN AT THE DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER AND THE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE SMALL HOLES IN THE SOUTH, WEST AND NORTH WALL BY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BACK PREP AREA HAS SOME GREASE ON THEM.
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Jun 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE CABINS, IN BASEMENT AREA, AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAINT WINDOW SEAL PANEL, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT
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Jul 14, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVES,DEEP FRYER,COOLERS,SHELVING,ATTACHED HOOD REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BENEATH HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL OPENING ALONG WALL BENEATH DISHWASHING MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB OVER ICE MACHINE IS NOT SHIELDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Breakfast Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Breakfast Club on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Breakfast Club?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Breakfast Club.
Has The Breakfast Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Breakfast Club have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The 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 The Breakfast Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Breakfast Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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