THE BREAKFAST CLUB INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES: OBSERVED 10 DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT AGAINST THE SOUTH WALL. PEST CONTROL COMPANY NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PAST FEW INVOICES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM PREMISES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA, AND PROVIDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DRY FOAM AND STEEL WOOL SEALING A HOLE OR GAP ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOAM AND STEEL WOOL AND FILL IN HOLE/GAP PROPERLY WITH NO POTENTIAL PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION HANGING OVER DISHMACHINE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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.