Chicago Bagel Authority

953 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Chicago Bagel Authority has been inspected 20 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.

Chicago Bagel Authority's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR WOODEN CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED HEAVY SEED AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON TOP COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE LID OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ON EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
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95
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN FIRTS FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND WATER TANKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 13, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, BROKEN PLASTER, AND PEELING PAINT: ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA, AROUND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK, WOOD WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, HOLE IN THE INTERIOR WOODEN DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DAMAGED. MISSING WITH OPEN HOLES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING NEXT TO THE FIRST-FLOOR TOILET MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEAN.
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82
Aug 23, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION. REPAIR REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LID OF TOILET WATER IN STAFF WASHROOM IS BROKEN,MUST REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE: HOLES, PEELING PAINT, SURFACE CRUMBLES TO THE TOUCH.MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT SUMP PUMP STORAGE AND NORTH WEST AREA IN STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL AND NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.
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May 12, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEVERAGES STORED UNDER UTILY ADN SEWER LINES. ALL FOOD OR BEVERAGES CAN NOT BE STORED UNDER UTILITY OR SEWER LINES AND MUST BE IN A ROOM WITH SMOOTH WALLS AND CEILINGS. MOVE PRODUCT OR INSTALL WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE EVERAGES ARE CURRENTLY LOCATED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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90
Jul 20, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE COFFEE STATION REPAIR/REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE WITH OPEN GAPS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SMALL ROCKS ON FLOOR AROUND SUB-PUMP IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(NORTH-WEST CORNER),SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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90
Jul 15, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORE INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA: SLICED HAM AT TEMP OD 51.4F; SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 51F; VARIOUS CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53F; CHICKEN SALAD AT TEMP OF 56.1F; SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 46.5F; SLICED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 56F. SPROUT AT TEMP OF 51F; LOX AT TEMP OF 48.9F; VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.8F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP AT 50F. TCF FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 12 VALUE 32.90. PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE AT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AT SOUTH END OF PREP COUNTER: AIR TEMP OF 48.6F TO 50.4F UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.REPAIR CAUSE.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR RELOCATE SHELVES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CABINET DOOR UNDER THE COFFEE STATION REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CABINET UNDER THE ICE BIN WITH DEBRIS AN SHELF AND SLIME SUBSTANCE ON DRAIN CORD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE WITH OPEN GAPS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SMALL ROCKS ON FLOOR AROUND SUB-PUMP IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(NORTH-WEST CORNER),SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Aug 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (EXCLUDING DELI MEAT)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER AND CREAM CHEESE IN REACH IN COOLER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK AND LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR SELL BY DATE. OBSERVED PRE-PACKED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FRONT COUNTER CABINETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON REAR DINING AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ALONG THE WALLBASE INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND PREP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE WASHROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON MICROWAVE OVEN UNDER FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION IN DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEUTRAL GENDER TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER REPAIRED, AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50F TO 57F. 10 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 57F, VALUED AT $3. 10 LBS OF VARIOUS DELI MEATS, 50F. VALUED AT $25.50. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURES FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SLIME LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON MICROWAVE OVEN UNDER FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION IN DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA OVER 1-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN NEUTRAL GENDER TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, STORE STAFF BEVERAGES IN REAR, AWAY FROM PREP AREA WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON REMOVED APRON FROM AROUND WAIST AND THEN PUT APRON BACK ON ,THEN PICKED UP A BLOCK OF WRAPPED CHEESE,UNWRAPPED IT AND SLICED THE CHEESE WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS AFTER PUTTING APRON BACK ON.MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SOME LOWER CABINETS IN PREP AREA,MEAT SLICER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FLOOR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN WALK IN COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN STAFF TOILETROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT,LOOSE WALL BASE IN FRONT VESTIBULE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN VESTIBULE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DESSERTS FOR SALE (COOKIES & RICE TREATS) WITH PROPER INFO.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND OVER HEAD SHELVES ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON CABINET DOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,COUNTER TOPS,MICROWAVE,LOWER STORAGE CABINETS,SHELVING UNITS,CEILING FANS,ROLLING CART IN PAPER STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA ,WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL IN DISH WASHING/MOPSINK AREA,MISSING WALL BASE AT COUNTER IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP,DISH WASHING ,DINING AREAS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA,VENT COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
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74
Dec 9, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES. MOVE DRY STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE OR FINISH CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD AND ICE MACHINE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COUNTER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD EGGS AND SAUSAGE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COUNTER. OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION AND PEELING PAINT. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES. MOVE DRY STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE OR FINISH CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD AND ICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER ALL REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN FLOORS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 REFRIGERATOR MISSING THERMOMETER. MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS SO THAT THEY ARE EASY TO READ AND INSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES TO DETER INSECT AND ROSENT HARBORAGE. MOBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. AINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HADNLER CERTIFICATIONS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1434762 DATED 4/11/14 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ARE, #32 MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVING FOR DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT #32 MUST REPLACE RIPPED GASKET ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER SOUP STATION, #33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CABINET UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVING AREA #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. #34 MUST REPAIR CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT, #34 MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT, #35 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COUNTER UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD EGGS AND SAUSAGE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR MIXER WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION AND PEELING PAINT. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE STORED UNDER WASTEWATER IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES. MOVE DRY STORAGE AND ICE MACHINE OR FINISH CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER ALL REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN FLOORS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 REFRIGERATOR MISSING THERMOMETER. MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS SO THAT THEY ARE EASY TO READ AND INSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ARTICLES TO DETER INSECT AND ROSENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED MANNER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANLER TRAINING IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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61
Apr 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE METAL DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD OF THE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE ALL CABINET IN THE FRONT AREA, CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE TOP OF THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 5, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP COOLER BELOW THE SOUP STATION, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALONG WALL OF PRE AREA, CABINETS BELOW THE COUNTERTOPS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE FLOOR CLEAN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. GROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED AT THE SLICING STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE SLICING STATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Aug 31, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS ABOVE 1ST. FLOORS UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CRACKED COUNTER TOP AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING VENT IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM MUST CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Bagel Authority last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Bagel Authority on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Bagel Authority?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Chicago Bagel Authority.

Has Chicago Bagel Authority's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Bagel Authority have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Bagel Authority means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chicago Bagel Authority inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicago Bagel Authority is inspected roughly once per year on average.