The Bagel
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited The Bagel 30 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 10 violations.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 15 times.
The Bagel's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12: **C** In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage OBSERVED KNIVES UNDER GRILL IN BOX WITH GRILL CLEANING BRUSHES INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN USE UTENSILS
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles- Storing OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: -501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK- IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions 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, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy OBSERVED HOOD SYSTEM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 29, 2025
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE THE THREE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL UNDERNEATH DISHWASHER IN REAR KITCHEN DISHWASHER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB OFF IN FRONT ENTRANCE TO MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 22, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND CARDBROARD BOXES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM NEAR TO EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. 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 SINKS INSIDE THE THREE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL UNDERNEATH DISHWASHER IN REAR KITCHEN DISHWASHER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB OFF IN FRONT ENTRANCE TO MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING.
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55
Jul 29, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING TWO (2) DOOR COOLER AT MAIN PREP AREA ACROSS FROM HOT HOLDING UNITS TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 60.5F. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND MANAGER WAS AWARE OF ISSUE. STANDING TWO (2) DOOR COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ENTIRE COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT OF THE MAIN PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A SIGN INDICATING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED ITEMS AND A POT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS KNIVES AT THE MAIN PREP LINE TO BE STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL IN USE UTENSILS IN AN AREA THAT IS CLEANED AND FREE FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS SHELVES WITH CARDBOARD LINING BELOW ITEMS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO TPROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Oct 18, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Oct 11, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULTED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR AROUND FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR ICE SCOOPS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED ON TABLE TOPS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL SPOONS, FORKS, KNIVES PROPERLY COVERED IF ON TABLE TOPS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN HELD INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AREA,DISHWASH AREA AND FRONT SERVICE LINE. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING AT FRONT SALAD/SOUP LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TUNA SALADS AT TEMP OF 47.6F,PASTA SALAD AT TEMP OF 47.4F; COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 46.5F,SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.9F AND SLICE TURKEY AT TEMP OF 44.5F.FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 10,VALUE 100 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS REQUIRED BETWEEN THE DIPPING WELL AND HANDWASHING SINK ,ALSO BETWEEN ICE CREAM MIXER AND HANDWASHING SINK(SAME AREA).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. ALSO RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT AREA.REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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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 IN PREP AREA REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT HALLWAY BY THE REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL RELEASE STOPPER LEAKING AT UNDER TREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR ISSUE.ALSO WELD THE OPENING AT DRAINBOARD BETWEEN THE SOAP COMPARTMENT AND DRAINBOARD. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SOME ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED,INSTRUCTED TO RENEW THEM.
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Apr 18, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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95
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER WITH GAUGE READING 183F; HOWEVER, NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OUT PF 06/10/2019 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD-GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THICK GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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47
Sep 30, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (DELI MEATS, EGGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT PREP AREA AND 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
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78
Mar 17, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 180.0 F; HOWEVER NOTED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS FOR DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR WOMENS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 29, 2019
Complaint
7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 185F; HOWEVER NOTED NO INDICATOR INSIDE THE DISH WASHER OR TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER THAT IS WATER-PROOF AND HAS A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE HOLDING FEATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE DIRT AND GRIME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 10, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TUNA 44.1F, CHOPPED LIVER 44.5F, SALAMI 50.4F, TURKEY 46F, LIQUID EGGS 45.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 185F; HOWEVER NOTED NO INDICATOR INSIDE THE DISH WASHER OR TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER THAT IS WATER-PROOF AND HAS A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE HOLDING FEATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN US.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE DIRT AND GRIME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 29, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINES, AND SODA MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FORMING ON SHELVING IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE FOOD ON FLOOR AT BREAD STATION OR WALK IN FREEZER. MUST STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD NEAR MOP SINK.
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Apr 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HANDSINK SERVING THE SHAKE STATION. THE DIPPER WELL AND THE SHAKE MIXING MACHINE ARE EACH LESS THAN 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE HAND SINK.
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #1771117 DATED 5/19/16 NOT CORRECTED: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SERVER PREP AND FRONT COUNTER BREAKFAST SANDWICH PREP AREAS WHERE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS FRESH BREADS, SALADS ARE BEING PREPARED. OR, OPERATOR MAY INSTALL ONE HANDSINK ON THE FRONT COUNTER PREP AREAS IF IT IS CENTRALLY LOCATED AND CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO BOTH ENDS OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREAS. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKING FOR ALL FOODS PREPARED AND HELD ON SITE LONGER THAN 24 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE SIDES OF THE FRYER, THE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRYER, THE LOWER INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE HEAT LAMP. MUST ALSO REMOVE WHITISH RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING IN THE SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF BULB ON THE LIGHT IN THE WAITER STATION BEVERAGE COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HANDSINK SERVING THE SHAKE STATION. THE DIPPER WELL AND THE SHAKE MIXING MACHINE ARE EACH LESS THAN 12 INCHES AWAY FROM THE HAND SINK.
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May 26, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA AND MISSING SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SERVER PREP AND FRONT COUNTER BREAKFAST SANDWICH PREP AREAS WHERE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS FRESH BREADS, SALADS ARE BEING PREPARED.
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May 19, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS DISCUSSED IN REPORT #1532354 ON 3-27-16. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS LINER IN THE KITCHEN DELI SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE SHELVING AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALL AT THE SERVER SALAD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, CRACKED WALL CAULKING. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, AT THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA AND MISSING SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SERVER PREP AND FRONT COUNTER BREAKFAST SANDWICH PREP AREAS WHERE READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS FRESH BREADS, SALADS ARE BEING PREPARED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE SERVER STATION SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 27, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 33 POUNDS OF FISH AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.5F-49.5F, 25 POUNDS OF LIVER AT 47.2F, AND 14 POUNDS OF TURKEY AT 47.2F ALL IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND RUSTY RACKS INSIDE FRONT SOFT DRINKS COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE. REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DUST/DIRT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT 3-DOOR COOLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE/MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH OPEN SEEMS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 23, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND 40 POUNDS MATZA BALLS(MATZA BALL INGREDIENTS INCLUDE EGGS)AT 50.4F AND 50.5F. FOUND 15 POUNDS HARD BOILED EGGS AT 47.1F AND 47.8F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISPOSE OF 55 POUNDS OF FOOD. ALSO,FOUND NO LABELS/DAY DOTS ON FOOD DISPOSED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $500.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD TO 40F OR BELOW.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
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Oct 11, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 5/7/10 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS OBSTRUCTED BY STORED TO GO CONTAINERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/7/10. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS. #34-THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST BOLT DOWN THE FLOOR SECTION THAT IS COMING UP.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY WIRE RACK SHELVING ACROSS FROM SALAD STATION IN FRONT PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER SHELVING REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST MAKE ALL REPAIRS WITH CLEANABLE MATERIALS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED TURKEY AT 44-54F, RIBS AT 48F, RICE AND NOODLES AAT 44, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 48F, ROAST BEEF AT 47.6F, TURKEY BURGER AT 47.8F, CHICKEN AT 46F, EGGS AT 51.8F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 48F, TUNA SALAD AT 48F, BLUE CHEESE AT 55F, LIVER AT 48F, FISH SALAD AT 48F, CREAM CHEESE AT 48F, CAESAR DRESSING AT 48F, LOX AT 46F, TURKEY AT 46F, CORNED BEEF AT 52F, POTATO SALAD AT 49F, COLESLAW AT 49F, EGGPLANT AT 48F, FETA CHEESE AT 50F, RICE AND BREAD PUDDING AT 48F, HERRING AT 48F, CUT FRUIT AT 44-46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 80# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $700. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE BROILER AND DEEP FRYER.
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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. THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST BOLT DOWN THE FLOOR SECTION THAT IS COMING UP.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bagel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bagel on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bagel?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at The Bagel.
Has The Bagel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Bagel have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Bagel 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 The Bagel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bagel is inspected around two times per year on average.
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