What is The Breakers AT Edgewater's health inspection score?

The Breakers AT Edgewater has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Breakers AT Edgewater last inspected?

The Breakers AT Edgewater was last inspected on September 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Breakers AT Edgewater have?

The Breakers AT Edgewater has 38 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Breakers AT Edgewater safe to eat at?

The Breakers AT Edgewater has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does The Breakers AT Edgewater serve?

The Breakers AT Edgewater serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Breakers AT Edgewater

Name: The Breakers AT Edgewater
Address: 5333 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 67

5333 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Fair

American•Uptown

Ranked #432 of 747 in UptownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Sep 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-13 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5333 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Jul 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Sep 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

6 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF ORANGE RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE FIRST MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR SCHEDULE A SERVICE FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE DINNER PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB IN DISREPAIR AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S) MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−16 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF ORANGE RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE FIRST MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR SCHEDULE A SERVICE FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY IN THE 4TH FLOOR KITCHENETTE AREA. DISH MACHINE CONCENTRATION READING 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 1ST FLOOR DISH MACHINE OR THE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. DISH MACHINE TAGGED; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION WHEN MACHINE IS READING BETWEEN 50-100PPM FOR SANITIZING RINSE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS AT THE DINNER PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB IN DISREPAIR AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S) MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−26 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN 4TH FLOOR KITCHENETTE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR (LEADING TO REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SOME RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE ROOM FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH BUFFET AND SALAD TABLE INFRONT SERVICE BREAKFAST LINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE (RIGHT HANDSINK) INSIDE THE WASHROOM (BY THE DINING AREA)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS IN 4TH FLOOR KITCHENETTE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING/DISHWASHING AREA.

Base deductions−29 pts

Jul 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON IN ALL CORNERS AND ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, DISHWASHING, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High1 Med5 Basic

9 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE FRONT BUFFETT, REAR PREP, AND REAR DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT SERVING LINE NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINKS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, WALL NEAR MOP SINK, AND IN THE REAR INSTRUCTED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON IN ALL CORNERS AND ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, DISHWASHING, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−45 pts

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES IN CABINET UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP AREA COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE CHEMICAL AND LINEN STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HANDWASH SINK (BY ICE MACHINE)PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE MAIN DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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