BREAKFAST HOUSE RESTAURANT INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-29-15. REPORT #1453995 #33- MUST CLEAN ALL SIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #35-WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #37-MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH MEN AND LADIES WASHROOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERRIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE SERVING WINDOW. REPAIR/REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE RELOCATE WALL MOUNTED POTATOES SLICER FROM REAR AREA TO KITCHEN DUE TO NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THAT LOCATION OR PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. HINGES FROM DOOR UNDER THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUTH TREADS

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS(ON TOP CUTTUING BOARDS,ON TOP PREP TABLES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ETC).IN USE WIPING CLOTHES ARE TO BE STORED IN THE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS(ON TOP CUTTUING BOARDS,ON TOP PREP TABLES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ETC).IN USE WIPING CLOTHES ARE TO BE STORED IN THE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.