Conditional

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club

4747 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant ZIP 60625 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 7, 2026

Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club was last inspected on August 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 7, 2026 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs food items stored in the prep coolers. Observed soup at 54f, cooked rice at 50f, eggs at 48f, shrimp at 51f, chicken at 49f, and steak at 48f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ambient air thermometer on the outside of walk-in cooler in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork 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 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen prep areas.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

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt-out lights at kitchen exhaust hood.instructed to replace burnt out light bulbs 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 2 food handling employees with expired food handler certificates. Instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal noticeable openings around plumbing/electrical fixtures located in basement food prep and dry storage areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.