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BRYN MAWR BREAKFAST CLUB Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BRYN MAWR BREAKFAST CLUB 3348-3352 W BRYN MAWR AVE, CHICAGO 60659 Restaurant
April 9, 2024 Canvass License #2617404
10
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
7
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

10
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE AT TEMP 48.6F; SOUP AT TEMP OF 49.7F;COOKED SAUCES AT TEMP OF 48.7F. FRESH/SOFT PIECE OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.9F; TOMATOE SOUP AT TEMP OF 51F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 51.3F; PICO DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 50.2F; LEMON CURD AT TEMP OD 50.1F; HOLLANDAISE SAUCE AT TEMP OF 50.6F; COOKED VEGGETABLE IN OIL AT TEMP OF 51.6F ,ROASTED TOMATOES IN OIL AT TEMP OF 51.6F;PAJUN AT TEMP OF 59.4F; FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. POUNDS 21, VALUE 250. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WE OBSERVED TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE:49.7F TO 52F. TCS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE UNIT:COOKED RICE AT TEMP 48.6F; SOUP AT TEMP OF 49.7F; FRESH/SOFT PIECE OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.9F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OD 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED BY THE TIME SANITARIAN FINISHED WRITE REPORT,OWNER PROVIDE A NEW TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.PRESENTLY MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39F.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,RICE ETC
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS,ALSO HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED FOR ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER REAR PREP AREA.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND REAR STORAGE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. REPLACED BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC LID ON THE BULK STARCH CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC TO BE ABLE TO HOLD WATER IN THE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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