FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
BREAKFAST HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 1, 2022
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License #2840130
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 10 POUNDS LIQUID EGGS AT 48.2F, 2 DOZEN SHELL EGGS AT 53.6F, 2 POUNDS HAM AT 48.2F, 2 POUNDS SAUSAGE AT 52.3, 2 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES AT 53.6F, AND 3 POUNDS CHEESE AT 53.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 24 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS VALUE AT 150 DOLLARS.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #25
MINOR
Violation Details
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND IMPROPERLY WRITTEN REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE/UPDATE.
Why This Matters
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Food Code Requirement
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11(C)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT 53.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST NOTIFY FOOD PROTECTION WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT 53.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST NOTIFY FOOD PROTECTION WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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