The Great American Bagel (T3-H10)
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
90
Score
The Great American Bagel (T3-H10) has been inspected 32 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited 15 times.
The Great American Bagel (T3-H10)'s latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANITIZER DISPENSER AT 3 COMPARMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONIDITON OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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90
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. SANITIZING STRENGHT FOR WAS 00PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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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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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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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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Nov 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.4F AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER 49F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SALMON 50.5F, EGGS 56F, TUNA 50F, CHICHEN 46.8F, SAUSAGE 51F, HAM 53F/48F, TURKEY 47F, CUCUMBER 53.6F, YOGURT 46F, NOODLES 47.8F, TOMATOES 51.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $400.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN DOOR AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REAR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 AT THE REAR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENT BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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64
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR AND ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA.
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90
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES.
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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.
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Nov 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN CORNER NEAR TOASTER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Sep 10, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HANDLE AT 2 DOOR SLIDING REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRONT COUNTER STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR 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 FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN BETWEEN COOLING EQUIPMENT INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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90
Sep 16, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES AND DOOR RAILS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (RACKS, CABINET DOORS ETC) STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS INFRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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82
May 17, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS IN THE FACILITY.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND PLUMBING PIPE ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 11, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FOUND (1) PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 57.0F-60.0F).THERE IS NO TCS FOODS IN COOLER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL COOLERS----MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41.0F OR COLDER.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.ALSO,THERE IS ENOUGH REFRIGERATION UNITS TO MAINTAIN TCS FOOD(S) TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED,COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PLEASE NOTE:SEE BELOW COMMENTS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED - (COS)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (D) REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER NIGHT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH :PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN REAR 1 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE AND ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN IN EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (B) AND (C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVINGS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING 3 COMP SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOPS OF COOLERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2018
Reinspection
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: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Apr 6, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2102379 DATED:10/23/2017. 32 Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the front two prep coolers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. 01/23/2018 34 Observed the tile coving under the rear electrical panel to be loose. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 01/23/2018 35 Observed holes in the ceiling tiles above the front coffee station and above the rear towel storage rack. Instructed facility to replace tiles and maintain. 01/23/2018 . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLAION(S) AND MAINTAIN BY 4/13/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR TO LOWER STORAGE CABINET NEXT TO THE COFFEE STATION AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the front two prep coolers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the tile coving under the rear electrical panel to be loose. Instructed facility to repair 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 holes in the ceiling tiles above the front coffee station and above the rear towel storage rack. Instructed facility to replace tiles and maintain.
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Jun 14, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed grease and dirt on the wall behind and above the toaster. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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95
Dec 19, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED COLD SANDWICHES, SALADS, FRUIT AND CHEESE CUPS ETC. DISPLAYED FOR SALE INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS AND ADDRESS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT PROCESSING, MANUFACTURING DAY AND MONTH OF PREPARATION AND EXPIRED DATE)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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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 WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.----------MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.--------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Sep 16, 2016
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 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 floors under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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90
Oct 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER ICE MACHINE PARTS AND COOLER GASLETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS 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: WALL NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REAPINT WALLS.
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Jun 24, 2015
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: WALL NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SHIELD.
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90
Dec 16, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER LEFT SIDE DOOR HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF AT DISHWASH AREA (UNDER PREP TABLE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELF AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID ON FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
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86
Jun 12, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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95
Nov 21, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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 FLOR ALONG WALLS/C0RNERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Oct 12, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP RUST/BUBBLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP/MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHWASH DRAINBOARD AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR (WATER LEAKING FROM DEVICE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 25, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DISPLAY CABINET FOR SANDWICHES 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: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT INSPECTION
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR PREP 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: FLOORS ALONGCORNERS,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT 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 BESIDE MICROWAVE/BREAD TOASTER UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
Oct 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Counter under machine and equipment in front prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation cover above prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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86
Feb 10, 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. HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA NEEDS RECAULKING,TILES NEEDS TO BE SEALED; HOSE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE READJUSTED ABOVE THE SINK NOT TO TOUCH WATER
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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. EXTERIOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,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 PREP COOLER,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TINY HOLE IN THE CEILING AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE SEALED
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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 FIXTURES ABOVE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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82
Jan 6, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ,WATER SHOWING 57.1F, AT 12:30 PM,TECHNICIAN CAME TO FIX THE WATER HEATER-BOILER AND THE WATER TEMP WAS 83.2FIN HANDSINK AND 85.2 IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AT 1:00 PM WATER TEMP WAS 85.7F,AT 2:20PM WATER TEMP 94.2F;CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;HOT WATER MUST BE 110F TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS; INSTRUCTED PREMISES TO STOP OPERATION UNTIL HOT WATER RESTORED TO MINIMUM OF 110F AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING OPERATION. MUST REPORT TO CDPH OFFICE AT 2133 W LEXINGTON TO BRING DOCUMENTS /RECEIPTS
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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. HANDSINK FULL OF DIRT AND BLACK MATERIAL SORROUNDING THE INNER SINK,MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACK MATERIAL
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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
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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. WALL ABOVE MICROWAVE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN;BROKEN AND MISSING TILE BASBOARD NEAR COOLER,MUST BE REPLACED;ALL CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST DETAIL CLEAN
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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. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR SIDE MUST BE REPLACED, DIRTYLIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOLER ,MUST GBE CLEAN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Great American Bagel (T3-H10) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Great American Bagel (T3-H10) on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 32 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Great American Bagel (T3-H10)?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at The Great American Bagel (T3-H10).
Has The Great American Bagel (T3-H10)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Great American Bagel (T3-H10) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Great American Bagel (T3-H10) 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-H10) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Great American Bagel (T3-H10) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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