Corey's Nyc Bagel Deli

1001 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 20 inspections at Corey's Nyc Bagel Deli stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

20
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE FOR CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE STORED, PREPPED/HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND POST ON SITE. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:05AM, DURING THE WALK-THROUGH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DISPLAY BEVERAGE COOLER NEAR THE ENTRANCE AND INSIDE THE FREEZER UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG(S) IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANEL(S) ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE DIRTY WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS AND VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DIRTY WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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61
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHOPPED LETTUCE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS OF LETTUCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. NO TCS FOODS WERE STORED IN THE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
33
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK HOSE HOOKED UP TO PIPE ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK. THE HOSE WAS STORED IN THE HAND SINK, BLOCKING THE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE. WHEN IN USE, ALL ACCESS WATER FROM SAID HOSE WAS DRAINED INTO THE HAND-WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HANDWASHING SINK IS USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND NO ITEMS ARE STORED IN HANDWASHING SINK. THE MANAGER DISCONNECTED AND REMOVED THE HOSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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67
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2569347 ON 1/9/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BACK WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA BENEATH THE TOASTER OVEN.
55
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND COUNTERTOP BENEATH THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE.
49
82
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, AND MAINTENANCE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LEFT LIGHT AT REAR VENT HOOD IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR IN THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. FOUND NO CERTIFICATES ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
82
May 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS NEAR PIZZA OVEN WITHOUT LABLES. MUST LABEL ALL INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING
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95
Apr 17, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN IT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS ALONG MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG MAIN PREP LINE WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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78
Nov 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS INSIDE WAIK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZIG SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUID UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
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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May 11, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR TO REMOVE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOTOR HOUSING OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL NEAR THE TOASTER OVEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO WALLS UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK NEEDS CLEANING.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST FIND SOURCES AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
78
Jul 17, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE GLUE AND BLACK BUILDUP AROUND THE EXTERIOR SLIDING DOOR OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED AND MAINTAIN
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP TABLE TO REMOVE SESEAME SEEDS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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90
Jun 12, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE WAS 58.4F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 57F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT: TUNA,VEGGIE TUNA ,EGG SALAD ETC. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AN CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. 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 HAZAROUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, 2 FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS, AND COLD HOLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.6F, CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 55.0F, 3 CONTAINERS OF CREAM CHEESE AT 54.3F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND TUNA SALAD AT 60.3F, 12 LARGE PACKAGES OF RAW SALMON AT 53.6-58.0F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 58.8F, VEGGIE TUNA SALAD AT 58.5F, WHITE FISH SALAD AT 57.2F, EGG SALAD AT 55.8, AND VARIOUS CONTAINERS OF CREAM CHESE AT 53.3-58F INSIDE OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED (SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR COOLER DETAILS). FOUND SLICED TURKEY PASTRAMI AT 53.1F, SLICED TURKEY AT 54.0F, SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 53.3F, BLACK FOREST HAM AT 51.3F, TURKEY BREAST AT 52.8F, AND HAM OFF THE BONE AT 57.4 INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RIPPED GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE GLUE AND BLACK BUILDUP AROUND THE EXTERIOR SLIDING DOOR OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER THAT WAS TAGGED AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP TABLE TO REMOVE SESEAME SEEDS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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78
Jun 28, 2016
Reinspection
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: NO LABEL PROVIDED AT INDIVIDUAL REPACKED CREAM CHEESE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED LABELS WITH SOURCE AND INGREDIENTS
31
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RE-INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND REPLACE THE HEAVY STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT ABOVE THE BAGEL MACHINE(REAR AREA).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE END CAPS
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE AT LONG BAGEL SINK IN FRONT OF OVEN.NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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82
Jun 24, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 43.6F - 48.9F AND 50.4F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT: TUNA,VEGGIE TUNA ,EGG SALAD ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: VARIOUS KIND OF CREAM CHEESE INSIDE THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND FROM DELIVERED BOXES FROM 45.6F; 47.8F;46.2F TO 49.6; VEGGIE TUNA SALADS AT TEMP OF 46.2F TO 47.1F; REGULAR TUNA SALADS AT TEMP OF 47.2F TO 48.3F; PASTA SALADS AT TEMP OF 45.1 TO 47F; SMOKED FISH REMOVED FROM BONE AT TEMP OF 48.3F; EGG SALAD AT TEMP OF 46.5 TO 47.3F; BOILED POTATOES COOKED FROM TWO DAY AGO(6-21-16)AT TEMP OF 50.6F TO 53.6F; BOILED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 49.6. TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 45.3 TO 46.1F. WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 37.3F TO 39F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 325, VALUE 1325 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: WATER FROM ROOF IS LEAKING THRU THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN PREP AREA, WHICH PRESENTLY LIGHT SHIELD CAME DOWN WITH FORCE ON FLOOR .WATER IS STILL LEAKING,HOWEVER TECHNICIAN FOR THE ROOF WAS CALLED. NO FOOD PREPARATION AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD IS PREPARED IN NIGHT TIME. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NO LABEL PROVIDED AT INDIVIDUAL REPACKED CREAM CHEESE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED LABELS WITH SOURCE AND INGREDIENTS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RE-INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES AND REPLACE THE HEAVY STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT ABOVE THE BAGEL MACHINE(REAR AREA).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE AT LONG BAGEL SINK IN FRONT OF OVEN.NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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70
Apr 3, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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82
Apr 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DELI DISPLAY COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND WIRING IN COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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82
Mar 20, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Deli reach-in-cooler door in front prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace broken glass door.
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95
Mar 13, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in left side of three compartment sink, water coming up from floor drain dispelling on to the floor. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Deli reach-in-cooler door in front prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace broken glass door.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor drain in rear prep area not covered. Instructed to provide cover for floor drain.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment not under exhaust hood. Instructed to have cooking equipment properly placed under ventilation.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide proper hair restraint for all food handlers.
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74
May 25, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL AND BASEBOARD KITCHEN AREA
35
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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN KITCHEN AREA
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82
Nov 12, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
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78
Nov 3, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED I.E.WATER SEEPING FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON TO RIGHT COMPARTMENT,WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH SAID SINK,ALSO OPEN SITE DRAIN IS DIRTYI, SLOWLY DRAINING OUT.MUST REPAIR TO GOOD WORKING CONDITION,APPLY LIGHT WELD TO SAID 3 COMP SINK AREA.NOTIFIED SUPERVISOR T.SALAZAR REGARDING THE ABOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
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74
Oct 26, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF REAR FOOD PREP/DISHROOM AREAS,REAR DOOR SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/2 " MODE OF ENTRY,MISSING LIDS ON TRASH CANS,STANDING WATER FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO CONTROL SAID PROBLEM.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail,All cleaning equipment should be stored clean & hung to dry.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
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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.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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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.ELECTRIC FLAT TOP GRILL AT FRONT SERVICE LINE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARRY ARTICLES AWAY FROM PREMISES,PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Corey's Nyc Bagel Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Corey's Nyc Bagel Deli on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Corey's Nyc Bagel Deli?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Corey's Nyc Bagel Deli.

Has Corey's Nyc Bagel Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Corey's Nyc Bagel Deli have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Corey's Nyc Bagel Deli 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 Corey's Nyc Bagel Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Corey's Nyc Bagel Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.