THE BREAKFAST CLUB INC

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD (CUT PEPPERS) WITH BARE HAND CONTACT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND FOOD CONTACT; FOOD HANDLER(S) MUST HANDLE FOOD WITH GLOVED HAND(S) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHEN HANDLING FOOD. DISCARDED THE ONE SERVING CONTAINER OF PEPPERS AT APPROXIMATE COST OF $2 WHICH WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFIRGERATOR AND FREEZER UNITS UPSTAIRS/2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOOD/CONDIMENT CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/LABEL WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING FROM DOORWAY/CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/REMOVE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY IN FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER(S) WITH BROKEN/TATTERED LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( eggs, sausage.... ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at main prep kitchen, found several frozen packaged sausages placed in hand sink basin. Instructed manager not to use hand wash sinks for other than hands washing and keep accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Improper thawing for TCS foods found frozen sausage being thawed at room temperature. Instructed to thaw food according to health code.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED SAUSAGES AT 125F UNDER THE HEAT LAMP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED MILK AT 44F, CHEESE AT 45, AND WHIPPING CREAM AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REPAIR THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR BAR PREP COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE UNDERSIDES AND LEGS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ATTACH STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERTOPS TO THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2569144 ON 1/4/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES: NUTS, SUGAR, ETC. WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON WINDOW SILL OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION, AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND UTENSIL USED AS SCOOP STORED INSIDE BULK CONTAINER OF FOOD WITH HANDLE TOUCHING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY, AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND DISHES AND PANS IN KITCHEN NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2ND FLOOR DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND HANDLE MISSING ON BASEMENT STAND-UP REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND SOILED MOPS AGAINST THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND SOME EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2538147 ON NOV 15, 2021: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness;

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS/RTE FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 49 F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT; 7 GALLONS OF MILK, 7 QUARTS OF HEAVY CREAM, 15 LBS OF CHEESE.FOOD VALUED AT $150.ALSO NOTED COOKED SAUSAGE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OD 47F LOCATED IN PREP COOLER STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS/RTE COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED STEAK, POACHED EGGS AND OVER EASY EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE REACH IN COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS/RTE FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F - 49 F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT; 7 GALLONS OF MILK, 7 QUARTS OF HEAVY CREAM, 15 LBS OF CHEESE.FOOD VALUED AT $150. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS/RTE COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES, IN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN DRINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO COVER DRINKS WHILE STORED IN PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMP SINK. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands in a HANDWASHING SINK or APPROVED automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for FOOD preparation or WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS/RTE FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER; 1 LBS OF EGGS, 50F 1 LBS OF TOMATOES, 50F 1 LB OF CHOPPED HAN 49F 2 LB OF GRILLED ONIONS, 50F 2 LBS OF CREAM CHEESE, 51F 3 LBS OF CHORIZO, 51F 1 LB OF SAUSAGE, 51F FOOD VALUED AT $75. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS/RTE COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. DISCLOSURE shall include: description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F WITH TCS/RTE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES, IN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY, HANGING ON THE STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZER IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR UPSTAIR AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS ESP. AROUND THE GASKETS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE NOT WORKING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR UPSTAIR AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS ESP. AROUND THE GASKETS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE NOT WORKING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT.