The Breakfast Club Inc

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in refirgerator and freezer units upstairs/2nd floor. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed no labels food/condiment containers in the kitchen/prep area. Instructed to correct/label with contents common name.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed sticky fly trap hanging from doorway/ceiling in the basement food storage area. Instructed to correct/remove.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored improperly in food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler located in the basement. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperly in prep area(s). Instructed to store properly between usage.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster(s) with broken/tattered lids. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Improper thawing for TCS foods found frozen sausage being thawed at room temperature. Instructed to thaw food according to health code.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no working thermometer inside of the basement 1 door reach-in cooler. Management instructed to provide.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Repair the torn door gasket inside of the right door of the 2-door bar prep cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the undersides and legs of the 3-compartment sink and attach stainless steel countertops to the dish machine in the dishwashing area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device located on the water supply line to the ice machine in the basement. Management instructed to install.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under the cooking equipment. Clean the walls below the 3 compartment sink.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2569144 on 1/4/23 not corrected: 57 - found some employees missing food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain verification on site. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names: nuts, sugar, etc. When food has been removed from the original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found soiled wiping cloth stored on window sill of kitchen. Instructed to store in sanitizer solution, and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found utensil used as scoop stored inside bulk container of food with handle touching food. Instructed to store properly, and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Found dishes and pans in kitchen not inverted. Instructed to invert during storage, maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found food stored in plastic grocery bags in the 2nd floor deep freezer. Instructed to use food grade storage bags or containers, maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found handle missing on basement stand-up refrigerator. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items stored on floor in 2nd floor storage room. Instructed to elevate items at least 6" off the floor for ease of cleaning and maintenance.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found soiled mops against the wall in the basement. Instructed to hang to dry and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found no mechanical ventilation in the 2nd floor restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing bucket between uses, in prep area, to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names; flour, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing bucket between uses, in prep area, to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils being stored improperly, hanging on the stove, instructed to store properly to prevent contamination, and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes being stored under the grill in the prep area, to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from interior contact surfaces of all upright reach in coolers & freezer in prep areas. Instructed to maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky pipe underneath 3-comp sink in prep area, instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from floor corners throughout prep areas and in basement. Instructed to maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the refrigerator upstair and the interior of the reach in coolers in the prep areas to remove spills esp. Around the gaskets.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Noted light above the ice machine not working in the basement. Must provide and maintain light.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the refrigerator upstair and the interior of the reach in coolers in the prep areas to remove spills esp. Around the gaskets.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Noted light above the ice machine not working in the basement. Must provide and maintain light.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: 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

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the top of the dishmachine and the sides of the cooking equipment to remove encrusted food debris buildup and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: 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.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dust buildup from the ceiling vents above the men's and women's customer/employee washroom and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution in between use.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Missing and unsealed floor tile at second floors storage area,instructed to repair cause.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: West wall by the juice boxes in basement area in poor repair,crumbles to the touch,also observed white flakes on floor from the mentioned wall. Instructed to repair. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 1-9-15,report #1453704 #32-rubber gaskets needed at reach in coolers and reach in freezers must correct and maintain at all times #34-floors in need of cleaning under and around all equipment to remnove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times serious violation:7-42-090 today we observed the same violations

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Dirty,broken aluminum foil and cardboards are used for shelf liners,instructed to remove,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Found a cardboard box with gray duct tape all around and used for condiments,instructed to remove and provide food grade bags or boxes with lid. No duct tape allowed .surface must be smooth,cleanable and nonabsorbent surface. Replace broken vent cover inside the walk-in cooler,in basement area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Grease and food debris inside the deep fryer,pipes,wheels of equipments.debris on shelves were clean multi utensils are stored,front west wall by the coffee station. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Missing and unsealed floor tile at second floors storage area,instructed to repair cause.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Grease,spider webs and food splattered on wall behind the shelves where clean utensils area stored(dishes,cups,glasses,etc)clean and maintain(front prep area) west wall by the juice boxes in basement area in poor repair,crumbles to the touch,also observed white flakes on floor from the mentioned wall. Instructed to repair.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-observed surface

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets needed at reach in coolers and reach in freezers must correct and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of cleaning under and around all equipment to remnove all food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Light sheilds needed in basement storage area. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Properly invert and store clean pots and pans off floor.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged floor tiles in dish washing area. Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners in prep area(food debris).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean walls near dish machine(mold, debris).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light in rear basement storage area. Provide light shields or shatterproof bulbs in basement walk-in cooler and food storage area. Replace damaged light shield in prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Separate cleaning equipment from food in basement storage area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: The certified food manager only has a copy of her city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at this time of inspection must provide the original copy on site

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from the sheles inside the 2 door reach-in cooler in rear prep area and inside the walk-in cooler in basement area

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of the (2) large chest freezers on the 2nd floor has food particles inside equipment

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors behind the cooking equipment in rear prep area has grease build-up along wall base and corners

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls near the hot holding unit and near deep fryer has grease build-up

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the 2 door reach-in cooler in rear prep area,prep cooler in rear prep area and front prep area also inside the walk-in cooler in basement area

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: THE GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS ARE RIPPED AND TORN AT THE DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER AND THE DOUBLE DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL THE SMALL HOLES IN THE SOUTH, WEST AND NORTH WALL BY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BACK PREP AREA HAS SOME GREASE ON THEM.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE CABINS, IN BASEMENT AREA, AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REAR KITCHEN AREA

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAINT WINDOW SEAL PANEL, REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND GASKETS AT 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS STOVES,DEEP FRYER,COOLERS,SHELVING,ATTACHED HOOD REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BENEATH HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL OPENING ALONG WALL BENEATH DISHWASHING MACHINE.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULB OVER ICE MACHINE IS NOT SHIELDED.