The Great American Bagel (T1 B-14)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Great American Bagel (T1 B-14) has 32 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The Great American Bagel (T1 B-14) was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 11 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN DISPLAY COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 41-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE COOLER CONSISTENTLY STAYS AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS OF YOGURT, 8 POUNDS OF LEAFY GREEN SALAD, 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN SANDWICHES, 1.5 POUNDS OF HARD BOILED EGG PACKS, AND 3 POUNDS OF COOKED NOODLES ($200). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTIION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF REAR "TRUE" PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN COVERS OF THE SANDWICH COOLER LOCATED AT CUSTOMER AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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86
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in �� (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDED FOR LOX. LOX IS SMOKED FOR FLAVOR BUT IS STILL SERVED RAW. MENU BOARD, SIGNAGE AND OR TABLE TENT MUST STATE THAT LOX IS SERVED RAW AND HAS TO BE LINKED TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ABOUT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Sep 10, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISPLAY COOLER VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Mar 3, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE BOX.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Sep 19, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES AND VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
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May 17, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT 2 COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Oct 11, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Mar 1, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gasket at left door of the 2 door prep line cooler underneath the microwaves.Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed grocery bags in rear 2 door cooler being used for food storage.Instructed to provide food grade containers or bags for proper food storage and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along the walls and in all corners throughout (front/rear prep/dishwashing areas) in need for further cleaning 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 dusts accumulations at ceiling ventilation cover(s) and ceiling light shields at front prep area.Instructed to remove dusts accumulations and maintain.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the counter where the soup and coffee urns are stored to be damaged and worn. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed food debris behind the front prep cooler on the floor. Instructed facility to clean 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 the ceiling tiles above the Panini presses and toasters to be stained. Instructed facility to clean or replace and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure at the front prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain a ventilation unit above the Panini presses and toaster ovens and maintain.
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Sep 28, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged items (salads, fruit cups, cheese, etc) not labeled properly. Instructed to label all prepackaged items with name of product, date (not more than 7 days out), ingredients, allergens, and location produced/purchased. Also any prepared foods held longer than 24 hours must be labeled. Comply and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the rear prep area along wall base and under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed a mop resting with the mop head down in the utility sink. Instructed facility to store and maintain elevated to facilitate proper drying and help prevent pest harborage.
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Mar 31, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR AREA).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Mar 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITIES (PREP COOLER) IN THE FRONT MAIN SERVICE/PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ISSUED 48 HOUR NOTICE ISSUED. PREMISES HAS 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT AND 4 REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA WHICH THEY COULD USE. SANDWICHES ARE MADE TO ORDER. 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 FOODS STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.8F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS ARE: CREAM CHEESE AT 53.4F, 50.4F, 49.9F, 48.4F, 50.1F SLICED HAM AT 49.2F, 48.4F, 49.1F, SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 46.9F, 48.7F, 48.2F, TUNA SALAD AT 46.3F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 400.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 40 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR AREA).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Aug 24, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN REAR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REAINT SURFACE.
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Apr 9, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP COUNTER, STORAGE SHELVES,AND STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NO TCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN FRONT AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION IN REAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN REAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 3, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP REACH IN COOLER (FAR RIGHT HAND SIDE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET LOOSE ALSO OBSERVED SANDWICH PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR (OBSERVED CRACKS/DARK PITS ON SURFACE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH GASKET TO COOLER DOOR ALSO MUST REPLACE SAID DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES/LOW FLOOR GROUT UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Jun 6, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Oct 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SANDWICH CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED AND PITTED. MUST REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER, AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SAID COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/UNDER EQUIPMENT AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN DISHWASH ROOM AND PEELING FLOOR BASE UNDER PREP TABLE AT SAME. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND REATTACH FLOOR BASE TO WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK.
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Oct 12, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/10/12
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/10/12
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Oct 10, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP AREA SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. FOUND CREAM, CHEESE, ETC. INSIDE COOLER AT THIS TIME.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48.3 F AND 49.1 F- CREAMS, CHEESES, ROAST BEEF, TURKEY, HAM, CHICKEN SALAD, TUNA, SAUSAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND ALONG CORNERS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SANDWICH PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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Jun 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR TUBE OF THE ICE MAKER IN THE SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WINDOW CURTAIN ABOVE COFFEE AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS ,CEILING,POST AT THE REAR ,ABOVE COOLERS,ABOVE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 8, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. BEHIND COOLER BY WINDOWS AT THE REAR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. WALLS BEHIND SIGNAGE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 2, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZING DIRTY DISHES,UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE 200 PPM QUATS OR 100 PPM CHLORINE; BEFORE END OF INSPECTION QUATS SANITIZER WAS BROUGHT IN BY EMPLOYEE
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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. SHELVES INTHE DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR BEHIND COOLER IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. UPPER WINDOW CURTAINS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER MUST BE CALIBRATED ,40F OR LESS FOR COOLERS
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Oct 14, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. SHELVES AND AIR FAN INSIDE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR UNDER 1 PREP COOLER INFRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. WALLS BEHIND MENU POSTERS WITH Accumulated DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE REAR AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENT COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA UNCLEAN AND LOOSE,MUST CLEAN AND FIXED
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Great American Bagel (T1 B-14) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Great American Bagel (T1 B-14) on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Great American Bagel (T1 B-14)?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at The Great American Bagel (T1 B-14).

Has The Great American Bagel (T1 B-14)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Great American Bagel (T1 B-14) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Great American Bagel (T1 B-14) 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 Great American Bagel (T1 B-14) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Great American Bagel (T1 B-14) is inspected around two times per year on average.