Brobagel
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
74
Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Brobagel stretching back to 2014. The most recent report on file is from Jun 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Brobagel on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK & PANS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AT BAGEL STORAGE ,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,PREP TABLES, ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS , BEAMS AND VENTILATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 29, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A LARGE RED SANITIZING BUCKET STORED INSIDE OF SAID SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS. I REMOVED BUCKET IN ORDER TO WASH HANDS MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR DISPOSAL OF TRASH MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK & PANS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AT BAGEL STORAGE ,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,PREP TABLES, ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS , BEAMS AND VENTILATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BEATEN EGGS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOOD IS HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 GALLON OF BEATEN EGGS ($12) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON OR PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SAUSAGES, CHICKEN, CUT VEGETABLES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED UNDER THE STOVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE REACH-IN BAGEL PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 18, 2021
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVIG FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHTOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT SHILEDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 14, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE 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 SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 5, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BAGEL REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS CEILING AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST CONTROL FLYING ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 20, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOW ITEMS: PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF CREAM CHEESE CONTAINERS AND FLOUR BINS & SPICE CONTAINERS, ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF FRONT STORAGE CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: REAR PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER, WASHROOM AND THE FRONT PREP/SERVERING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WALLS AT REAR PREP STATIONS AND UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNPASTEURIZED JUICES INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR SELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND NOT TO CONTINUE. UNAPPROVED SOURCE FOR JUICES. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 60 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA ON THE WALLS,CEILING, SHELVING AND PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOW ITEMS: PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF CREAM CHEESE CONTAINERS AND FLOUR BINS & SPICE CONTAINERS, ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF FRONT STORAGE CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: REAR PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER, WASHROOM AND THE FRONT PREP/SERVERING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED WALLS AT REAR PREP STATIONS AND UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: OBSERVED LARGE PIECES OF PAINT CHIPPING AND HANGING FROM THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE RACKS OF UNCOVERED BAGELS. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM THE COOLER AND REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT/PLASTIC FROM THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATIONO 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TIN FOIL LINER AROUND THE STORAGE TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF BOTH COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENED WALL/CEILING AT NORTH-WEST CORNER BY THE FRONT WINDOW. RESIDUE FROM BRICK WALLS ON TOP THE COUNTER AT FRONT SELLING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED AREA.
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Apr 12, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-20-15,REPORT #1453900 #FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. TODAY WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR COSTUMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED,NEED TO INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE-OF CONTAMINATION HANDLE AT WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, HANDLE NOT EASILY RELEASABLE VERY HARD TO CLOSE DOOR.NEED TO REPAIR SAID HANDLE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENED WALL/CEILING AT NORTH-WEST CORNER BY THE FRONT WINDOW. RESIDUE FROM BRICK WALLS ON TOP THE COUNTER AT FRONT SELLING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED LID TO A SOILED LINENS CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITIES
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO 2 REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF LEFT UNIT AT TEMP OF 61.5F; RIGHT UNIT AT TEMP OF 55.6F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD:SAUSAGE,HAM CREAM CHEESE ETC. STORED INSIDE BOTH UNITS. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED BOTH UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE. OTHER COOLERS ON PREMISES AT TEMP OF 38.8F. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED FROM ABOVE UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KIND OF CREAM CHEESES AT TEMP OF 50.8F TO 567F. SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 55.7F; SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 54.9F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESES INCLUDED SHREDDED MOZZARELLA AT TEMP OF 55.7F TO 58.4F;ROAST BEEF AT TEMP OF 55.7F; ROLLED UP LOX AT TEMP OF.8F TO 58.6F. HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 62.5F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER/OWNER. POUNDS 57,VALUE 143.10 COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-20-15,REPORT #1453900 #FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. TODAY WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR COSTUMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED,NEED TO INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE-OF CONTAMINATION HANDLE AT WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, HANDLE NOT EASILY RELEASABLE VERY HARD TO CLOSE DOOR.NEED TO REPAIR SAID HANDLE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENED WALL/CEILING AT NORTH-WEST CORNER BY THE FRONT WINDOW. RESIDUE FROM BRICK WALLS ON TOP THE COUNTER AT FRONT SELLING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED LID TO A SOILED LINENS CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE INSECT ACTIVITIES
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70
Apr 20, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 7, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brobagel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brobagel on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brobagel?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Brobagel.
Has Brobagel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brobagel have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brobagel 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 Brobagel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brobagel is inspected around two times per year on average.
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