THE BREAKFAST CLUB INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHROOM WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, A CART WITH DIRTY DISHES PLACED IN FRONT OF THE SINK IN QUESTION. FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT SECOND FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM. EMPLOYEE TOOK IT WHEN I ASKED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST AND CART REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-9-15,REPORT #1453704 #32-RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED AT REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMNOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY WE 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: DIRTY,BROKEN ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND A CARDBOARD BOX WITH GRAY DUCT TAPE ALL AROUND AND USED FOR CONDIMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR BOXES WITH LID. NO DUCT TAPE ALLOWED .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT SURFACE. REPLACE BROKEN VENT COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,IN BASEMENT AREA.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,PIPES,WHEELS OF EQUIPMENTS.DEBRIS ON SHELVES WERE CLEAN MULTI UTENSILS ARE STORED,FRONT WEST WALL BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING AND UNSEALED FLOOR TILE AT SECOND FLOORS STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING AND UNSEALED FLOOR TILE AT SECOND FLOORS STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.