The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda)
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda) has 28 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda) is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 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 AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION 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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BASE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TOASTERS/PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE HANGING DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE AS REQUIRED.
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Feb 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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May 3, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE (INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER) INSTRUCTED MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS.
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Mar 3, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA AND MUST REPLACE CRACKED CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 30, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN AND RECAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS IN
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Mar 19, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, ("beard restraints"), that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WORN OUT,RUSTY SHELVES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DOOR GASKETS IN ALL COOLERS AT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS,SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 (A) OBSERVED KNIFE STORING MAGNETS ON WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A) OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND 1 BROKEN CEILING TILE AT CORNER AREA OVER DRY STORAGE GOODS AT REAR.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 16, 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: FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the shelves near the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak at the cold knob at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jan 6, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed he cabinet below the front exposed handsink to have dirt and debris throughout. 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 coffee and tea station (where ice machine used to be) to be damaged. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Sep 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor at the front counter. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small leaks at the three compartment sink faucet base and hot water handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jan 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ICE MACHINE, SANITIZE, AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK BELOW THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING VENTILATION COVERS. COVING TILE ALONG WALLBASE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING COVING.
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Jan 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG SIDE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS NOT CLEAN ABOVE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WASHER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 10, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. 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: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND FRONT PREP AREA FAUCET HANDWASH BOWL LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Sep 26, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CABINET DOOR UNDER SOUP DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR (FRONT SERVICE AREA). INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE. MUST SEAL GAPS AND OPENINGS.-------MUST REFINISHED EXTERIOR SURFACE OF MIXER WITH RUST AND PEELING PAINT IN REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED TABLE PREP/STORAGE SHELF WITH PANS NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIVIDER BETWEEN PANS AND MOPSINK OR REMOVE THE SAID STORED PANS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP WITH HEAVY DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SODA DISPENSER MACHINE (FRONT SERVICE AREA).---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT (CONVEYOR TOASTER) WITH FOOD CRUMBS STORED INSIDE SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM (ACROSS HALL).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR (CORNER) BASEBOARD IN REAR AREA ACROSS COFFEE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALLS INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN STORAGE ROOM (ACROSS HALLWAY).
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May 16, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (UNDERNEATH PANINI MACHINE AND TOASTER).-----------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND WORN OUT CAULKING AT DIVIDER OR SPLASH GUARD OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AREA.---------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN 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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BROKEN TOASTER, PANINI MACHINE, MILK CRATES ETC.) IN REAR OUTSIDE/HALLWAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. KEEP REAR OUTSIDE AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED PRE-PACKAGED SALAD ON DISPLAY FOR SALE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL (PRODUCT NAME, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER (LOCATED OUTSIDE FRONT AREA) AND MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COFFEE BREWER IN 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 CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER/FILTER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE CREAM CHEESE PREP COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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May 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ROLLER CART FOR TRANSPORTING FOOD (NO FOOD AT THIS TIME) 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: WALLS AND RAILS BEHIND MICROWAVE OVEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET IN FRONT HAND SINK MUST BE FIXED
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 SIGNAGE ABOVE COOLER UN CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, COUNTERTOP UNDER SODA MACHINE 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 ON CORNERS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF FREEZERS MUST BE REPLACED
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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 COOLER 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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN 1 PREP COOLER
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Apr 19, 2011
Routine
5 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. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN 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. NEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA -JOB ORDER REVIEWED DATED 04-11-11; FLOOR IN STORAGE 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 IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING BASEWALLS ALONG DISH AREA AND REAR,MUST BE PROVIDED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD AT THE ENTRANCE MUST BE REPLACED
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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 ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA-LOCATED OPPOSITE FOOD COURT ,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES
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Jun 16, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL FOR ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER(ARIZONA), BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE TOASTER COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING IN THE SERVING AREA, CEILING ABOVE THE SODA ICE MACHINE,CEILING VENT ABOVE THE SODA ICE MACHINE, WITH DUST BUILT UP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda) on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda)?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda).
Has The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Great American Bagel (T3 Rotunda) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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