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Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club

4455-4459 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 26, 2026

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club was last inspected on May 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 26, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed slow drainage at the handwashing sink in the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at 0ppm of chlorine during the inspection. Instructed manager said equipment must properly sanitize at 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine all times. Manager was able to fix and was sanitizing at 50-75ppm. Priority violation. No citation issued

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the prep cold holding unit, such as 3 dozens of eggs at 50-55f. And 2 pounds of liquid eggs for french toast at 48.9f manager discarded and denatured a total $95. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted serving glasses on shelves at the coffee prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bowls used as scoop for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates and pans throughout not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. 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: Observed cardboard being used as liner on storage shelves in the rear dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge to remove cradboard and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equiment being stored in rear dry storage area near walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to remove unused items to prevent potential pest harborage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 3 door prep cooler across from the grill. Observed eggs at 54f, salsa at 45f, soup at 50f, ham at 46f, sausage at 45f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2 drawer prep cooler under the grill and the 2 door milk cooler at the coffee bar. Observed milk at 48-50f, black beans at 47f, cheese at 49f, and pancetta at 49f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. 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: Observed the 2 drawer prep cooler under the grill with an air temperature of 45f and the 2 door milk cooler with an air temperature of 46f. Both coolers were used to store tcs foods such as milk and cheese. Management instructed to repair and maintain all coolers below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  5. 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: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units in rear dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all cardboard from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent cover with dust accumulation in the womens toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks (kitchen prep area, dishwashing area).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored on ice inside ice machine.instructed to properly store ice scoops in a clean separate container to prevent contamination.(cos)

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep cooler underneath the grill.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

      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 stained cutting board on top of prep line cooler across from the oven in the kitchen prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

      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 prevention device not located at coffee espresso machine. Must install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dim lighting inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some food handlers with expired proof of food handler training certificates.instructed to provide current certificate for each employee and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All pre packaged foods,sauce, nuts and bread displayed for sale has no label. Instructed to provide label-name of the company,address, ingredients, oz, and indicate if any allergen ingredients on the label.

      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: Rusted bottom shelve of the prep table in the meat dept. Must remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Damaged ceiling tiles inside the walk in cooler. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clutter/unnecessary items in the rear storage area close to the walk in cooler. Instructed to discard /remove items not being used to prevent rodent/insects harborage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Burnt out light bulb inside the chitcharon case and inside the small reach in coller in the taqueria dept. Must replace light bulbs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 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: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Unisex washroom waste receptace must have a lid/cover for feminine items.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All employees handling food must obtain a food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.