Sammy's Breakfast

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Inspections

1. Nov 19, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT (LARGE MIXING EQUIPMEMT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A MINOR BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

2. Feb 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR DISPENSING SUGAR AND CREAMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

3. Jun 12, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

4. Nov 21, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREAS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE AND MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED REAR REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND DAMAGED TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE BOTH.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO WORKING LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON SHIFT WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

5. Jun 16, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Jun 9, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     OBSERVED HALF EATEN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH STORED ON PREP TABLE NEAR SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

7. Jan 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK ,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED FIRST FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT SIDE BOTTOM AREA OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

8. Feb 11, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DEEP FREEZER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE OLD FOOD JUICES.

9. Apr 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK ,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON FOODS PREPARED ON SITE HEL DOVER 24 HOURS AND READY TO EAT FOODS NOT INORIGINAL PACKAGING,( MEATS,CHEESE,COOKED POTATOES,RICE,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT SELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED( STEAK,BURGERS,EGGS). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MENUS MUST HAVE A ADVISORY FOR ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED THE FOOD ITEMS MUST BE DISCLOSED WITH REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED CONDIMENTS STORAGE BOTTLES,DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS(KETCHUP,MUSTARD,MAYO,SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST INSTALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED ND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

10. Jun 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD AND TOAST WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING MEALS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TISSUE, UTENSILS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR LEAK AND REMOVE EXCESS WATER INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      SEPARATE SYRUP, BARBECUE SAUCE AND HOT SAUCE FROM CLEANING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE CONTAINER UNDER POP MACHINE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.

11. Mar 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CAN OPENER BLADE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO REFGREATOR THEMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.MUST INSTALL.

12. Mar 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DOUGH MAKER.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

13. Jun 11, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE FRONT DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING TILE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE DIRT/DUST GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

14. Apr 22, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT

15. Apr 12, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN UTILITY AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA (DEAD INSECTS).

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      SECURE TOILET IN WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.