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BREAKFAST HOUSE RESTAURANT INC.

1800 W GRAND AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
24
Total Inspections
12.5%
Pass Rate
21
Failures

Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED ONIONS-68.9F.4LBS. COOKED BELL PEPPERS-68.7F.2LBS. COOKED MUSHROOMS-72.3F.2.5LBS. COOKED SAUSAGE-52.3F.2LBS. COOKED BLACK BEANS-48.0F.ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.14.5LBS.$32.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS);;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;46|GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT USING GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS);;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,REACH IN COOLERS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.;;9|NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, SUCH AS A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVING FRENCH TOAST FROM THE GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING IT INTO A TO-GO CONTAINER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN HANDS AND READY TO EAT FOODS (DELI TISSUE, UTENSILS, ETC.)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Nov 26, 2024

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN EXSPOSING SHARP METAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (SAFETY HAZARD);;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND BOTH COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA, PREP AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE COUNTER WHERE THE TOASTER UNIT IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF MAKING FLOOR EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 6, 2023

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW THERMOMETER FOR ACCURATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET AND DIRTY WIPE CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS, PREP TABLES, AND FLOORS OF THE FACILITY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS THAT ARE IN USE IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT SHELVING TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOORS TILES IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Apr 26, 2022

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON BOTH THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE GRILL AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

May 5, 2021

Result: Pass
0 violations

Apr 28, 2021

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK SAUSAGE, EGGS AND GUACAMOLE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 57F, LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PPROXX 4LB AT 50. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT A MINIMUM OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED SAUSAGE, COOKED TUNA, COOKED LASAGNA, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON MENU, SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. FOUND REMINDER AND DICLOSURE BY ASTERISK. FOUND NO DISCLOSURE BY FOOTNOTE INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF GREASE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2363102: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090

Mar 3, 2020

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED A MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW SUCH AS EGGS ANY STYLE WITH A REMINDER BUT NO DISCLOSURE AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP MENU IN SUCH A WAY THAT EACH ITEM THAT IS SERVED RAW HAS A DISCLOSURE WHICH LINKS TO FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER AT BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Feb 24, 2020

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED A MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW SUCH AS EGGS ANY STYLE WITH A REMINDER BUT NO DISCLOSURE AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP MENU IN SUCH A WAY THAT EACH ITEM THAT IS SERVED RAW HAS A DISCLOSURE WHICH LINKS TO FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER AT BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE FLAT TOP GRILL IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND A PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2282832 ON 4/9/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.;;9|NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA USING BARE HANDS TO PLACE COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS IN METAL PAN FOR STORAGE IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER SUITABLE PROTECTION WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 9, 2019

Result: Fail
14 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.;;23|PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (EGGS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN.

Apr 18, 2018

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE PREP AREA.

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