The Great American Bagel
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
90
Score
THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL, located at 1154 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 12, 2026, with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations related to the proper storage and handling of utensils, equipment, and linens, as well as the cleanliness and design of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 19 recorded inspections, the facility has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
May 6, 2025
License
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Apr 28, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations.
82
Mar 30, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations.
74
Feb 9, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 31, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 12, 2019
License
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 1, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
Jan 5, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Feb 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 3, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 3, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jun 15, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jan 12, 2026 Inspection
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IMPROPERLY STORED LESS THAN 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR ON PALLET. INSTD TO STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELF IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, NON POROUS SURFACE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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