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THE BREAKERS AT EDGEWATER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE BREAKERS AT EDGEWATER 5333 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO 60640 Restaurant
September 8, 2025 Canvass License #15125
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY IN THE 4TH FLOOR KITCHENETTE AREA. DISH MACHINE CONCENTRATION READING 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE OR THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. DISH MACHINE TAGGED; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION WHEN MACHINE IS READING BETWEEN 50-100PPM FOR SANITIZING RINSE.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF ORANGE RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE FIRST MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR SCHEDULE A SERVICE FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE DINNER PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB IN DISREPAIR AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB IN DISREPAIR AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections