Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 11, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-door prep area reach in cooler door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on rear of walk in cooler condenser. Must clean and maintain walk in cooler condenser.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Apr 9, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: We observed tcs foods stored inside two door reach-in cooler at improper temperature:cooked rice at temp 48.6f; soup at temp of 49.7f;cooked sauces at temp of 48.7f. Fresh/soft piece of cheese at temp of 49.9f; tomatoe soup at temp of 51f; diced tomatoes at temp of 51.3f; pico de gallo at temp of 50.2f; lemon curd at temp od 50.1f; hollandaise sauce at temp of 50.6f; cooked veggetable in oil at temp of 51.6f ,roasted tomatoes in oil at temp of 51.6f;pajun at temp of 59.4f; food discarded and denatured.cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Pounds 21, value 250. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: We observed two door reach-in cooler at improper air temperature:49.7f to 52f. Tcs food were stored inside unit:cooked rice at temp 48.6f; soup at temp of 49.7f; fresh/soft piece of cheese at temp of 49.9f. Unit must maintain air temp od 41f and below.tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued by the time sanitarian finished write report,owner provide a new two door reach-in cooler.presently maintain air temp of 39f.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label dry food containers with common name:flour,rice etc

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee with beard and without a beard restraint. Observed some employee without hair restraints instructed to provide beard restraints for all food handlers with beards,also hair restraint is required for anyone entering prep area/kitchen.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler,and rear storage.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the two door reach-in freezer rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the two door reach-in freezer. Replaced broken/cracked plastic lid on the bulk starch container. Must replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Stopper at three compartment sink is wrapped in plastic to be able to hold water in the compartment sink. Must provide proper sink stoppers for the three compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use aluminum foil as liner for shelving in at rear prep area. Must be smooth and cleanable surface.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Grease and debris on floors behind the grease trap and behind hot water tank by the three compartment sink .clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jul 3, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.must store inverted.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention installed at drip coffee machine waterline at coffee station areas.must provide where it can be located and serviced.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated observed incomplete allergen training. Instructed person in charge to ensure that any individual that has a city of chicago food sanitation ceretificate completes allergen training and receives allergen training certification and maintain.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Jun 3, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed plates and bowls being stored facing up on shelf in kitchen prep area. Instructed to invert all equipment to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed plastic grocery bags being used to store food items in walk-in cooler located in rear prep area. Instructed to use food grade bags or containers to store food items.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler instructed to remove rust or replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled interior in prep coolers and two door refrigerator located in the kitchen preparation area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all non-food contact surfaces.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees with expired food handlers certification. Instructed to renew expired food handlers certification and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete allergen training. Instructed person in charge to ensure that any individual that has a city of chicago food sanitation ceretificate completes allergen training and receives allergen training certification and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. May 10, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no visible back flow preventer device on espresso machine water line located at coffee station prep area. Must install.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water line disconnected to hand washing sink in dry storage area in rear. Instructed to maintain hand washing sink with hot and cold running water. No food preparation, food dispensing or dish washing in area where hand sink is disconnected.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must organize clutter in corner near outside garbage dumpster. Manager stated they would be using some items for outside patio area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall at coffee station prep area where drinks are being prepared. Must fill and seal holes.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light at ventilation hood in main food prep area. Must install working light bulb.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Aug 19, 2020 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing employee hand washing signage when returning to work from right side restroom. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain signage

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Missing hand washing sign on hand washing sink by bread slicing station.a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided on exposed hand washing sinks.signs shall be provided at all handshaking sinks used by food employees

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: All bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food stored (cakes) in walk in cooler not covered. Must provide proper covers for all food storage containers especially for ready to eat food

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain clean gaskets on doors to all cooling units in food prep area

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

7. Aug 11, 2020 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing employee hand washing signage when returning to work from right side restroom. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain signage

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Missing hand washing sign on hand washing sink by bread slicing station.a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands not provided on exposed hand washing sinks.signs shall be provided at all handshaking sinks used by food employees

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (marinated beef, salsa, rice)not properly dated , stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: All bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food stored (cakes) in walk in cooler not covered. Must provide proper covers for all food storage containers especially for ready to eat food

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain clean gaskets on doors to all cooling units in food prep area

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in unisex bathrooms

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed that previously cited core violations from 2/1/2019 report #2261368 not corrected. Violation #47 observed torn gaskets at front service coffee station 2 door cooler and at rear 2 door prep cooler across from dish machine priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

8. Feb 1, 2019 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets at front service coffee station 2 door cooler and at rear 2 door prep cooler across from dish machine.instructed to replace torn gaskets and replace rusty shelvings in walk-in-cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow preventor not located at ice machine to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved back flow preventer air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

9. Jan 11, 2019 Not Ready

   Recent Inspection · Not Ready

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize all counter, exposed sink, shelvings,prep tables, wire rack shelvings, chairs, exterior of the walk in cooler, and coolers,all utensils, pots and pans before opening the restaurant.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed that cove base is missing between floor and entry door to walk in units what cause standing water and debris build up. Must provide cove base , clean and maintain clean .

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed that caulking behind pre rinse sink before dish machine is covered with black mold like substance. Must clean and maintained clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the walls, ceiling, floors ,ventilation covers throughout the restaurant and maintain before opening the restaurant

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jan 9, 2019 Not Ready

    Complaint · Not Ready

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize all counter, exposed sink, shelvings,prep tables, wire rack shelvings, chairs, exterior of the walk in cooler, and coolers,all utensils, pots and pans before opening the restaurant.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed that caulking behind pre rinse sink before dish machine is covered with black mold like substance. Must clean and maintained clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that cove base is missing between floor and entry door to walk in units what cause standing water and debris build up. Must provide cove base , clean and maintain clean .

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize the walls, ceiling, floors ,ventilation covers throughout the restaurant and maintain before opening the restaurant.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Dec 20, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 foods on menu that pertain to the consumer advisory found printed on the menu were not noted or disclosed. Must disclose such foods. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed door gasket on reach under cooling unit across from dish machine has broken door seal. Must repair gasket

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed door gasket on reach under cooling unit across from dish machine and reach under cooler in front food prep area is covered with food debris . Must clean and maintain clean

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that caulking behind pre rinse sink before dish machine is covered with black mold like substance. Must clean and maintained clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that cove base is missing between floor and entry door to walk in units what cause standing water and debris build up. Must provide cove base , clean and maintain clean .

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Oct 16, 2018 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no written employee health policy. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no required equipment for a vomiting or diarrhea event . Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 foods on menu that pertain to the consumer advisory found printed on the menu were not noted or disclosed. Must disclose such foods. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 all bulk food containers must be labeled.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14(b) wet wiping cloths on the cooks line must be held in a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 no proof of allergen training for all city of chicago certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required