Irene's Bagels
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
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Score
With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Irene's Bagels on the weaker side.
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRON ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN IN THE FRONT COUNTER COFFEE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PAINT, SEAL TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL BASEBOARD INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Irene's Bagels last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Irene's Bagels on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Irene's Bagels means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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