CHICAGO, IL - City health officials cited Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant, Inc.. for health violations during an inspection on 07/23/2025.
Sunrise Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant, Inc.. is positioned at 10641-10645 S Pulaski Road in the West Lawn area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
The inspection report documents: "16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized - comments: observed low temp dish machine sanitizer not flowing through the tube into the dish washer (not sanitizing) manager changed the container still not sanitizing. 47. Food & non-food contact ..." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
The inspection found infractions involving sanitation, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. The FDA Sanitation Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Health department officials will conduct a comprehensive re-inspection to ensure that all violations have been properly addressed. The establishment must demonstrate full compliance before the matter can be considered resolved.
This inspection emphasizes the fundamental necessity of strict regulatory adherence in dining establishments. Area customers have the right to access compliance documentation when selecting food service establishments.
| Inspection ID | 2621097 |
| DBA Name | SUNRISE BREAKFAST & LUNCH RESTAURANT |
| AKA Name | SUNRISE BREAKFAST & LUNCH RESTAURANT |
| License # | 2626697 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 10641-10645 S PULASKI RD |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60655 |
| Inspection Date | 07/23/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE SANITIZER NOT FLOWING THROUGH THE TUBE INTO THE DISH WASHER (NOT SANITIZING) MANAGER CHANGED THE CONTAINER STILL NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE DISH WASHING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED TO SANITIZE PROPERLY. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN READY FOR REMOVAL OF TAG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | OBSERVED RAW WOOD COUNTER IN REAR AND RAW WOOD LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN ALL RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments | OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICES FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE OR MANUAL WARE WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT RETURN INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED CLEANING NEEDED AT THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOK STATION AS WELL AS THE WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE STOVE TOP COOKING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE FOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR NEW MANAGER ALEJANDRO MEJIA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. |
| Latitude | 41.69914649461559 |
| Longitude | -87.72051218013883 |
| Location | (41.69914649461559 |
This inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
