Fried Egg Cafe
1039 W BRYN MAWR AVE, Chicago, IL 60660 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3041364
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 28 | 3 |
Inspections
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Mar 4, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ON THE LEGS AND WHEELS, GRILL AND PREP TABLES BENEATH THE GRILL.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE OUT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 20, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND ON THE LEGS AND WHEELS, GRILL AND PREP TABLES BENEATH THE GRILL.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE OUT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 4, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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).
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
MUST TURN ON ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN THEM BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REMOVE THE SPRAYER FROM THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Serious
Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
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).
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A WASTE BASKET AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS OR ANYWHERE WHERE WASTE IS GENERATED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.