Pass

Breakfast House

501 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 25, 2026

Breakfast House was last inspected on June 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 25, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Rear hallway exit door to the alley with an open 1/2 inch gap on the bottom threshold right side. Missing part of the rodent proof strip. Instructed to replace and provide a tight fitting seal.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Noted in-use cooks line utensils being stored in a container of water at a temperature of 78.4f. If stored in water, must maintain a minimum temperature of 135f or store on/in a clean surface/container and wash, rinse, sanitize as need or every 4 hours.

    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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation throughout the facility.

    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: Ceiling ventilation cover in the west washroom with excessive dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Raw wooden shelving in the interior of the front prep shelves. Instructed to seal to be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing baseboard coving along the exterior wall of the walk-in cooler adjacent to the rear three compartment sink. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.