Baker Miller — Bagel Miller
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
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Score
Baker Miller — Bagel Miller has been inspected eight times since 2018. On Jun 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 10 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Baker Miller — Bagel Miller on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT HANG CLOTH WIPING CLOTHS ON THE HAND WASHING SINK SPLASH GUARD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND STORED CHEMICALS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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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 FOR THE 1ST FLOOR PREP OVEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, BOXES, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE AREA.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR USED PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING / DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE REPLACED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 14, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM WATER HEATER FAR RIGHT LOCATED NEAR THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (BAGEL SEEDS) AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES AND UNUSUED BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHTING AT EXHAUST HOOD FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,AND CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL THROUGH AIR GAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE PIPE CONNECTED TO GREASE TRAP FLOODS FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP ACCORDINGLY. MANAGER SERVICED GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WITH LEAKS FROM FAUCET. WATER CONTINOUSLY RUNS EVEN WHEN SINK IS TURNED OFF.
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Jun 22, 2022
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD PANELING IN REAR OF DINING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE GRINDER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR SIDE OF DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA LEADING TO STAIRCASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE (2) NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Mar 15, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Mar 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2366160 ON 3/23/20 NOT CORRECTED: 39 - OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE THE SEWAGE PIPES OR REMOVE THE ICE MACHINE FROM THE AREA BENEATH THE SEWAGE PIPES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Mar 23, 2020
Routine
7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID NOT COVERED AND WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER CLOSED ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING DISHES. CONCENTRATION O SANITIZER OBSERVED TO BE 0 (ZERO) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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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 PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN RESTROOMS OF FACILITY PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR IN RESTROOMS AND HAND DRYER IN DISREPAIR. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI PRODUCTS, SOUPS, OATMEAL MIX )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD STATIONARY WATER TEMP 65 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOP OF REACH UNDER COOLER IN BASEMENT,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA
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Aug 16, 2018
License
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13(A) FOUND DEAD WATER BUG AROUND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DEAD WATER BUGS AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17(A)-FOUND RAW WOOD ON THE SHELVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-MISSING WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 6-205.15(B)-LEAK ON THE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT,EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11-FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13- MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baker Miller — Bagel Miller last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baker Miller — Bagel Miller on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baker Miller — Bagel Miller?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Baker Miller — Bagel Miller.
Has Baker Miller — Bagel Miller's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baker Miller — Bagel Miller have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Baker Miller — Bagel Miller means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Baker Miller — Bagel Miller inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baker Miller — Bagel Miller is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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