SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BREAKFAST HOUSE RESTAURANT INC..

YOUR CALL. 49/100

1800 W GRAND AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 28, 2025 · passed with conditions

15 of 24 inspections passed, 5 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
15 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Nov 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

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)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT USING GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,REACH IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

NOV 26
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN EXSPOSING SHARP METAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. (SAFETY HAZARD)

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

DEC 6
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW THERMOMETER FOR ACCURATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT SHELVING TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOORS TILES IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 26
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON BOTH THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 5
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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APR 28
2021
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH AN ACCUMILATION OF GREASE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

APR 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN.

APR 18
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE PREP AREA.

JUN 22
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION BEHIND THE CONDENSER, ON AND AROUND THE CONDENSER, FAN VENT COVER, AND CEILING ABOVE CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER WHERE JUICES ARE STORED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPANSIVE FOAM INSULATION RUNNING FROM THE FLOOR TO THE CEILING ON THE WALL NEAR A RACK WITH TRAYS OF CUBED HASHBROWNS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXPANSIVE FOAM AND USE NON-EXPANSIVE CAULK TO SEAL CORNERS ALONG THE WALL TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATIONS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CLUMPS OF DUST ON THE CORNER OF THE CEILING IN THE PREP ABOVE THE CLEAN POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

OCT 21
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK.SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE PREP TABLE IS TOO SHORT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A TALLER SPLASH GUARD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS BEHIND THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESS DUST ON WALL VENT COVER BY THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 27
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT SAID SINK.SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE PREP TABLE IS TOO SHORT.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A TALLER SPLASH GUARD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS BEHIND THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESS DUST ON WALL VENT COVER BY THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 1
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUTH TREADS

FEB 23
2016
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-29-15. REPORT #1453995 #33- MUST CLEAN ALL SIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #35-WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #37-MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH MEN AND LADIES WASHROOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERRIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY WE(CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE SERVING WINDOW. REPAIR/REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE RELOCATE WALL MOUNTED POTATOES SLICER FROM REAR AREA TO KITCHEN DUE TO NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THAT LOCATION OR PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE. HINGES FROM DOOR UNDER THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUTH TREADS

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS(ON TOP CUTTUING BOARDS,ON TOP PREP TABLES BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ETC).IN USE WIPING CLOTHES ARE TO BE STORED IN THE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE OF ICE MACHINE/MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR NEEDED ITMES AND REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED

JUN 2
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ALL SIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT, REAR, SIDE AND BACK STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH MEN AND LADIES WASHROOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.

MAY 29
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH 0 PPM OF SANITIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ALL SIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT, REAR, SIDE AND BACK STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BOTH MEN AND LADIES WASHROOM. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SPRAYER SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.

DEC 19
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS OFF FLOOR.

APR 23
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SEAL/PAINT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PROVIDE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. PROPERLY SEAL OPENINGS ALONG FRONT AND REAR DOORS.

SEP 30
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR EXTERIOR ROOM WHERE ICE MACHINE IS KEPT. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN REAR AT EXTERIOR UNDER STAIRS IN THE FORM OF BOXES. REMOVE SAME, MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 30
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floors daily.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Adequate light not provided in storage room. Instructed to install more light.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Condensation from compressor leaking inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to install drainline or catch leaking water.

DEC 11
2012
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 6
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Must provide a faucet at the exposed handsink in kitchen such that the hot/cold water is mixed,accessible also repair water leak at drain pipe same sink.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found the front entrance door to the food establishment not closing properly and the door that leads into the garage where a walk-in-cooler is stored must be insect/rodent proofed (approxiamtately 1/4" mode of entry) and the pest control log book is incomplete must provide,maintain map locator to identify pest control services.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Must provide,maintain splashguards at the exposed handsinks in kitchen/food prep areas,replace cutting boards that have deep cuts.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards in kitchen so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner,including rear room where the mop sink,ice machine are stored. .

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom remove peeling paint/debris from ceiling in kitchen areas.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The mop sink must be connected for waste water disposal. Backflow prevention devices must be installed for the mop sink,the coffee expresso machine.Also sprayer at the dishmachine is missing must provide,maintain.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unused pieces of kitchen equipments stored at rear outside area must be removed from the premises.

NOV 21
2012
FAILED
0 violations

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