The Brealfast Lounge — the Breakfast Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2016
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The Brealfast Lounge — the Breakfast Lounge appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 21, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Brealfast Lounge — the Breakfast Lounge on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 14, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED FRIED CHICKEN 94.9F,4LBS. COOKED POTATOES 74.9F,2LBS. DICED COOKED SAUSAGE 61.1F,1.5LBS COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS 67.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.10.5LBS. $16.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF WITHOUT SOAP AND TOWELS.OBSERVED NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA,COFFEE BAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARDED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED TALL WEEDS AROUND AND AS TALL AS CONTAINERS,BOXES,TRASH AND DEBRI ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER.ALSO GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ENCRUSTED ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER.MUST CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS,REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRI,CLEAN LID ON GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARDED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,POTATOES,SAUSAGES,EGGS,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:30 A.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763312 4/21/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE WHERE FOOD IS PREPPED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE AND GLASS COOLER DOOR IN COFFEE BAR AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVENS,STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.#34-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,WALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN DINING AREA,BOTH BASEMENTS.#35-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS,BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE AND WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.#36-MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTH BASEMENTS.#38-MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN COFFEE BAR AREA.#41-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UNDER BUSINESS IN ALL ROOMS AND WALL CLOSETS IN DINING AREA.#42-MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY AND REMOVE FROM PREP TABLES AND FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS.#43-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON TOPSIDE SHELF OF STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS
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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 POTATO PEELER,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY DOOR TO WOMEN'S TOILETROOM AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Apr 21, 2016
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH BUSINESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE DOOR AND GLASS COOLER DOOR IN COFFEE BAR AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVENS,GRILL TABLES.ALL PREP COOLERS,STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN,ROLLING CART IN WALK IN COOLER,TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA,GLASS WINDOWS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
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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 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,WALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN DINING AREA,BOTH BASEMENTS
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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 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE AND WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BOTH BASEMENTS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING OF WATER ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR COFFEE BAR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UNDER BUSINESS IN ALL ROOMS AND WALL CLOSETS IN DINING AREA
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY AND REMOVE FROM PREP TABLES AND FROM UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2016
Reinspection
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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND BAGS AND RODENT BURROWS IN SAME AREA.ALSO BASEMENT DOOR HAS A APPX. "2-3" OPENING ALONG THE SIDE AND BOTTOM,REAR GLASS DOOR AND ADJACENT BACK DOOR HAS A APPX. "1" ALONG BOTTOM.ALSO A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.BASEMENT IS A NONFOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RAT,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH BUSINESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE DOOR AND GLASS COOLER DOOR IN COFFEE BAR AREA.
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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 FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVENS,GRILL TABLES.ALL PREP COOLERS,STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN,ROLLING CART IN WALK IN COOLER,TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA,GLASS WINDOWS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,WALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN DINING AREA,BOTH BASEMENTS
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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 GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE AND WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT 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 BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BOTH BASEMENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING OF WATER ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR COFFEE BAR 3- COMP SINK.
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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 UNDER BUSINESS IN ALL ROOMS AND WALL CLOSETS IN DINING AREA
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY AND REMOVE FROM PREP TABLES AND FROM UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2016
Complaint
15 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER COME FROM REAR DISH WASHING AREA PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AFTER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND OPENED A BAG OF BREAD AND PUT SLICES OF BREAD ON TOASTER AND HANDLING OTHER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAME BACK AND HANDLED TOAST.ALSO ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER TURNED THE DOOR KNOB,PUSHED THE DOOR OPEN TO COME INTO PREP AREA AND WENT INTO REFRIGERATOR GOT A DRINK AND OPENED IT UP AND THEN HANDLED BELL PEPPERS AND KNIFE THAT WAS ON CUTTING BOARD AND SLICED PEPPERS . WAITRESS WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF PICK UP STATION SHE WAS RUBBING HER MOUTH WITH HER HANDS AND HANDLED A PLATE OF FOOD. NONE OF THEM HAD WASHED THEIR HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE BAR PREP AREA CONNECTED TO MAIN KITCHEN AND IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR HAND WASHING AND WASHING DISHES. (CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MOP BUCKET BLOCKING HAND SINK,NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN COFFEE BAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA WHILE FOOD AND DISHES ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND ACCESSIBLE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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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.100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND BAGS AND RODENT BURROWS IN SAME AREA.ALSO BASEMENT DOOR HAS A APPX. "2-3" OPENING ALONG THE SIDE AND BOTTOM,REAR GLASS DOOR AND ADJACENT BACK DOOR HAS A APPX. "1" ALONG BOTTOM.ALSO A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.BASEMENT IS A NONFOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RAT,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH BUSINESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE DOOR AND GLASS COOLER DOOR IN COFFEE BAR AREA.
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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 FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVENS,GRILL TABLES.ALL PREP COOLERS,STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN,ROLLING CART IN WALK IN COOLER,TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA,GLASS WINDOWS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,WALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN DINING AREA,BOTH BASEMENTS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE AND WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BOTH BASEMENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING OF WATER ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR COFFEE BAR 3- COMP SINK.
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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 UNDER BUSINESS IN ALL ROOMS AND WALL CLOSETS IN DINING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY AND REMOVE FROM PREP TABLES AND FROM UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 21, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 31, 2015
License
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND COFFEE BAR OBSTRUCTED BY BUILT IN COOLERS. EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE MADE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH RUSTED INTERIOR. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND SANITIRY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A
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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 GLASS SIDE DOORS LEADING TO LEADING TO OUTSIDE NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. OBSERVED BASEMENT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. BOTH DOORS MUST BE RODENTPROOF AND HAVE NO LIGHT VISIBLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND LID UNABLE TO CLOSE. OBSERVED EXCESS CARDBOARD PILED UP AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN ENTIRE AREA AND LID TO GARBAGE MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE. NO GARBAGE CAN BE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE POSTED AND A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILTION IN WOMENS AND MENS ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE VENTILATION COVER IN MENS ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT WITH LARGE HOLE AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS. OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMNT WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON 1 COMPARTMENT SINK UP FRONT AREA USED AS HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Brealfast Lounge — the Breakfast Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Brealfast Lounge — the Breakfast Lounge on file is from Oct 21, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Brealfast Lounge — the Breakfast Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Brealfast Lounge — the Breakfast Lounge.
Has The Brealfast Lounge — the Breakfast Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brealfast Lounge — the Breakfast Lounge have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Brealfast Lounge — the Breakfast Lounge 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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