Fried Egg Cafe
1039 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Restaurant ZIP 60660 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 4, 2026
Fried Egg Cafe was last inspected on March 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
March 4, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
6 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the grease inside of the deep fryer and on the legs and wheels, grill and prep tables beneath the grill.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the light shields in the dishwashing area and basement prep area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the ceiling tiles in the food prep areas and dishwashing areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 regrout the wall tiles and corners behind the cooking equipment at the cook's line. Seal all corners in the basement food prep area and cook's line.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 seal all holes and openings in the basement prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 several lights are out in the basement prep area. Management instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed the basement walk-in freezer with an air temperature of 70f. Management instructed to repair and maintain the freezer below 0f. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the grease inside of the deep fryer and on the legs and wheels, grill and prep tables beneath the grill.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the light shields in the dishwashing area and basement prep area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the ceiling tiles in the food prep areas and dishwashing areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 regrout the wall tiles and corners behind the cooking equipment at the cook's line. Seal all corners in the basement food prep area and cook's line.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 seal all holes and openings in the basement prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 several lights are out in the basement prep area. Management instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
5 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: The exposed hand washing sink in the basement prep area is not accessible for use. The drain pipe was not connected to the hand washing sink. Management instructed to repair the hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks in the food prep areas and washrooms.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu with an asterisk or other means. Management instructed to include the full reminder statement and the following sentence before the reminder statement:"these foods can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients." priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Must turn on all prep coolers and maintain them below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from the drain at the 3-compartment sink behind the bar. Management instructed to repair so that the sink drains properly. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of the 1-door prep cooler in the coffee service station. Management instructed to provide a thermometer inside of all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splashguard on both sides of the exposed hand washing sink located between 2 prep tables in the salad prep station. Must provide storage shelves in the walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer to store the food off of the floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator provided to measure the surface temperature of the utensils inside of the high temperature dishwashing machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the 3-compartment sink behind the bar with a faucet neck that does not allow the middle compartment sink to be filled because it is too long. Observed the 3-compartment sink in the basement food prep area with a faucet neck that is too short to reach the left and right hand compartments. Management instructed to install faucets on both 3-compartment sinks which can reach all 3 compartments. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease inside of the deep fryer and on the legs and wheels, grill and prep tables beneath the grill, and interior and exterior of the 1-door prep cooler at the coffee station.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Remove the sprayer from the exposed hand washing sink in the 1st floor dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a waste basket at all hand washing sinks or anywhere where waste is generated.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive garbage on the ground surrounding the outside garbage dumpsters. Management instructed to maintain the outside garbage area clean at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the floor in the corner of the cook's line. Clean the ceiling tiles in the food prep areas and dishwashing areas. Clean the floors in the walk-in coolers and freezer.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Repair the floor behind the bar so that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Seal all holes and openings in the 1st floor dishwashing area, and basement prep area next to the mop sink and wall.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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