SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BRYN MAWR BREAKFAST CLUB LLC.

EAT. 82/100

4747 N DAMEN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 27, 2026 · passed

3 of 4 inspections passed.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
9
none critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jun 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 27
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA FACING THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FEB 18
2025
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 10
2025
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED COOKED CARNITAS AT 50.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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