Bagels on Lincoln, Llc — the Bagelers Coffeehouse

2461 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Bagels on Lincoln, Llc — the Bagelers Coffeehouse has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Bagels on Lincoln, Llc — the Bagelers Coffeehouse's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 52F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 49-52F. TCS FOODS WERE RANGING FROM 49-52F SUCH AS SALMON, CREAM CHEESE, DELI MEAT AND SLICED CHEESE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS EGGS, MILK, CREAM CHEESE, BACON AND SLICED TURKEY WITHOUT MANAGER THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD IN BAGEL STATION WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT BAGEL PREP STATION DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON COUTNERTOP TURBO CHEF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, GREASE BUILD UP ON THE NORTH AND EAST WALLS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN FRONT ICE MACHINE AND DELI COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW EASY CLEANING.
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Nov 9, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: : 3-307.11-- REFRIGERATION STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. RECOMMEND KEEPING DOORS LOCKED WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.----WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED FROM 10-31-23 REPORT #2584360.---8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561982 ON 8-11-22 NOT CORRECTED #47-: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. #47-: WOOD PANELS UNDER THE SERVING FRONT COUNTER NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.#55- DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT THE FRONT COFFEE AREA UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER, UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVEN AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11-- REFRIGERATION STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. RECOMMEND KEEPING DOORS LOCKED WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14--- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11---FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.----WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED EGGS BEING HELD HOT IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 125.6F. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. EGGS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR SERVICE REPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 8-12-22. REVIEWED PEST CONTROL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF TWICE PER YEAR. MUST PROVIDE A RECENT SERVICE AND REPORT BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561982 ON 8-11-22 NOT CORRECTED.#10-- SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. #10-: PROVIDED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING BOWL IN PREP/DISH ROOM,ALSO AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM.#16-: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP ). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.#47-: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.#47- SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLER AT OVEN AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS. #47-: WOOD PANELS UNDER THE SERVING FRONT COUNTER NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.#55- DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT COFFEE AREA UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVEN AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2561982 ON 8-11-22 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. NOTED SUMMARY POSTED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT CUSTOMER ACCESS. TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. RECOMMEND KEEPING DOORS LOCKED WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD CONTACT CONTAINERS MUST BE A WASHABLE MATERIAL OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.----WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION PROVIDED FOR THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE OR DOCUMENTATION OF EQUIPMENT IE: OVEN, NOT NEEDED VENTILATION.
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Aug 11, 2022
License
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ESPRESSO COFFEE UNIT,ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT COFFEE AREA UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVEN AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS AT FOLLOWING AREA: ON CEILING AROUND PIPE AT OVEN AREA,BEHIND MOP SINK AND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR.SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED BY THE HANDWASHING SINK
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: PROVIDED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING BOWL IN PREP/DISHROOM,ALSO AT WASHHOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP ). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: BASE A FRONT DOOR HAS A 1/4" OF GAP.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE INSECT/PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOOD PANELS UNDER THE SERVING FRONT COUNTER NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLER AT OVEN AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON HANDLE OF COFFE GRINDER BASKET .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Sep 8, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER ON THE MIDDLE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS (NOT WORKING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Sep 3, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #50 RULE #5-103.11(A) FROM 8/27/2021 INSPECTION (REPORT #2528677 NOT CORRECTED:NOTED NO ADEQUATE PRESSURE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE PROPER HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER ON THE MIDDLE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS (NOT WORKING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Aug 27, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES AND CHEESE INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ADEQUATE PRESSURE COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE PROPER HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, DELI MEATS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER ON THE MIDDLE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS (NOT WORKING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NOTED NO MASKS WORN BY EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA AND SOME CUSTOMERS NOT EATING AT THE DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 CODE, ALL EMPLOYEES AND NON EATING OR DRINKING CUSTOMERS FROM AGE TWO AND OLDER ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS INDOORS. VIOLATION #7-28-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 13, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 3, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 58.5F TO 64F. MANAGER REMOVED TCS FOOD IN THE MORNING. TAGGED UNIT:HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE". PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR IN PREP AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WHITE GALLON STORED ON FLOOR WITHOUT NO LABELING OF TOXIC CONTENTS. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT WAS BLEACH IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL WORKING CONTAINERS OF TOXIC MATERIALS WITH ITS COMMON NAME. MANAGER REMOVED CONTAINER UPON MY REQUEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE, HOWEVER UNABLE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZER BUCKETS TO SANITIZE DINING TABLES DUE TO SAID STRIPS AT ONE POINT WERE WET AND DRIED. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-23-2019,#2285649 #51) 5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON: ICE MACHINE IN REAR(UNIT NOW IS RELOCATED AT FRONT UNDER SERVICE COUNTER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON SAID AREAS. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM APRIL 23,2019 REPORT# 2285649 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED NOR ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOP SINK ROOM IS EXTREMELY CLUTTER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED
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Apr 23, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED AT: -SIDE ROOM PREP AREA -FRONT PREP/COFFEE-BARISTA PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO WASH SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON: -ICE MACHINE IN REAR AS WELL AS -ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED REST ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 22, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLOVED FOOD HANDLER, REMOVE SOILED FLOOR MATS FROM FRONT PREP SANDWICH STATION AREA AND PLACED FLOOR MATS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, THEN FOOD HANDLER RETURNED TO FRONT PREP SANDWICH STATION AREA AND BEGAN SWEEPING FLOOR AREA. AFTER SWEEPING FLOOR AREA, SAID FOOD HANDLER THEN REMOVED GLOVES AND PLACED GLOVES IN TRASH RECEPTACLE, IN FRONT PREP SANDWICH STATION AREA, ALL WHILE TOUCHING TOP EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID RECEPTACLE WITH BARE HANDS, THEN FOOD HANDLER BEGAN TAKING A FOOD ORDER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA ON TOUCH SCREEN, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER MOVED BACK TO SANDWICH PREP AREA AND PREPARED BEVERAGE FOR CUSTOMER, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER PUT ON SINGLE USE GLOVES AND BEGAN PREPARING BAGEL SANDWICH FOR CUSTOMER AT FRONT PREP SANDWICH STATION AREA. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC AND BEFORE PUTTING ON SINGLE USE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HANDS ARE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COOK LINE AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) NOTED IN UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT USE COOLER. SITE INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 41.0F OR LESS. CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED/LOCATED AT: -SIDE ROOM PREP AREA -FRONT PREP/COFFEE-BARISTA PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN TOP LOADING REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SANDWICH PREP STATION, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 50.0F, 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, $4.00 50.0F, 2LBS OF ROASTED BELL PEPPERS, $2.00 47.7F, 5LBS OF GIARDINIERA CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, $11.00 51.8F, 1LB OF SLICED TURKEY, $8.00 52.2F, 1.5LBS OF SLICED BLACK FOREST DELI HAM, $10.00 48.2F, 3LBS SLICED SALMON, $7.00 51.F, 1LB SLICED CUCUMBERS, $1.50 48.2F, 5LBS OF SMOKED SALMON CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, $10.00 51.2F, 3LBS OF HONEY NUT CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, $10.00 51.2F, 2LBS OF STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD, $6.00 53.2F, 1LB OF CHIPOTLE MAYO, $3.00 51.2F, 1.5LBS OF SLICED ROASTED BEEF, $7.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 29LBS, AT A TOTAL OF $79.50 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO WASH SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
39
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #8
46
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON: -ICE MACHINE IN REAR AS WELL AS -ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER SHARED REST ROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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41
Nov 15, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER (SMALL PREP AREA) WHERE EGGS ARE STORED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. (NO FOOD PRESENT)
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK, AND REPAIR DETACHED FLOOR TRIM AT SAID SINK. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) IN PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, CUSTOMER DINING ROOM, AND FURNACE CLOSET.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN TOILET ROOM, AND ABOVE FRONT COUNTER.
36
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
39
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
40
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Nov 8, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1950377, DATED 8/31/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #35; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS 42; MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER (SMALL PREP AREA) WHERE EGGS ARE STORED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. (NO FOOD PRESENT)
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK, AND REPAIR DETACHED FLOOR TRIM AT SAID SINK. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) IN PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, CUSTOMER DINING ROOM, AND FURNACE CLOSET.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN TOILET ROOM, AND ABOVE FRONT COUNTER.
36
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
39
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
40
70
Aug 31, 2016
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH PREP COOLER DOORS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
33
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CREAM CHEESE,SMOKED SALMON,EGGS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET IN HALLWAY
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
45
61
Aug 15, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
45
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CHEMICAL CLOSET IN HALLWAY
41
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 58.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. PRE-COOKED BACON 64.5F,2.4 LBS.SLICED TOMATOES 55.4F,61.4F,62.9F,3.5LBS GARLIC & CHIVES CREAM CHEESE 45.9F,3LBS. GARDINERIA CREAM CHEESE 58.8F,3.5LBS. STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEEESE,1.0 LB.HONEY NUT 55.2F,1.5 LBS. SMOKED SALMON CREAM CHEESE 50.1F,1.0 LB. CAPERS 57.3F,1.0 LBS. ONIONS 52.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 19.9 LBS.$179.34(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
3
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARDED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BACON,SMOKED SALMON,CAPERS,SLICED TOMATOES,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH PREP COOLER DOORS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL NEAR FRONT DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS.
35
55
Apr 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED INCLUDING MILK EGGS AND CHEESE. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
45
86
Apr 1, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE FURNACE ROOM. VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE-ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO METAL DRAIN BOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD. NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP BOX.
38
86
Mar 11, 2014
License
No violations found.
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When was Bagels on Lincoln, Llc — the Bagelers Coffeehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagels on Lincoln, Llc — the Bagelers Coffeehouse on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagels on Lincoln, Llc — the Bagelers Coffeehouse?

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