The Great American Bagel (T3 K2)
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2010, The Great American Bagel (T3 K2) has 35 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS IN DISH AREA WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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May 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 28, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON EXHAUST HOOD/FILTER ABOVE THE OVEN AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED COOKIES NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD AND DRINKS INCLUDING BOTTLED WATER MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON WATER INTAKE LINE ON COFFEE MACHINE. BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Sep 10, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN INFRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN BETWEEN CEILING PANELS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Mar 3, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RAPAIR BROKEN/LOOSE SPRAYER AT 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 AND ATTACHMENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING TRIM CORNERS ON WALL NEXT TO MOPSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jan 24, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DRAWER SANDWICH COOLER SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AT 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM HAND SINK FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN DRY UNDER AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SHOWED MANAGER.
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING (ELECTRIC CONDUITS, LIGHT FIXTURE ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND ABOVE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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May 17, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS IN FRONT PREP 3 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS FOR MENTIONED COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF RUSTS ON EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CORNER BASEBOARD FROM WALL LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CORNER BASEBOARD AT MENTIONED AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND UNDERNEATH THE REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND TO BETTER MAINTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Oct 4, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (1:2, &B) FOUND TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.6F). INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS ARE: YOGURT PARFAIT AT 52.1F, BOILED EGGS AT 53.6F, TOFU NOODLES AT 50.2F, VEGAN BLACK BEANS AT 52.8F, MILK AT 54.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $200.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 FOUND REACH-IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS (TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) FOODS INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 15, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR FAN COVER OF THE FRONT BOTTLED WATER/JUICE DRINK DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT 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 AT HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 30 INSIDE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/STORAGE ROOM AT THE REAR ON FLOORS AT CORNERS BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER/AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO, THE REAR DOORS NEAR THE ELEVATOR ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST-PROOF SAID DOORS ALSO, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR FAN COVER OF THE FRONT BOTTLED WATER/JUICE DRINK DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT 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 AT HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN 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 dirt and food debris accumulated in the microwave. 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 base of the faucet neck of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Feb 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found food in prep area at improper temperatures- 2.5lbs of turkey at 52.3f, 2.5lbs of chicken at 48.7f, 3lbs of pork at 47.5f, 3lbs of sausage at 48.6f, 16lbs of milk at 54.2f, 6lbs of yogurt at 52.1f, 1lb of hummus at 51.9f, and 1.5lbs of cheese at 50.2f. Operator discarded and denatured said items valued at $40. Instructed facility that all potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping rags stored on counters and prep spaces. Instructed facility to maintain in a sanitizer solution or in appropriate clean or dirty location.
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Nov 21, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 PAPER TOWEL IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Sep 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak at the three compartment sink hot handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jul 20, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MANTAINED UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING MISSING ALONG WALLBASE IN CORNER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND RESEAL MISSING COVING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK ON THREE COMAPRTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Mar 16, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHLEVES UNDER COUNTER AND OVE SHELF 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 IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT 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 ABOVE EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
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Nov 21, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD BETWEEN 46.0 F AND 55.0 F- HUMMUS, MILK AND YOGURT INSIDE GRAB AND GO COOLER, HOWEVER SAID REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Oct 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 10, 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 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA UNDER BAGELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR OF PREP AREA UNDER BAGELS (HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND FOAM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL HOLE IN FLOOR.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT SHELF, SAID SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE CHUTE. 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 SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Oct 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CABINETS UNDER CASH REGISTER,UNDER BAGEL SHELVES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTER TOP UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES,BOTTOM AREA 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: FLOOR AROUND 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 AND CEILING IN THE COFFEE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING IN THE DISH AREA AND AROUND BOILER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN 1 UPRIGHT COOLER IN ENTRANCE AREA
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Nov 25, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #539335,06-16-11 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; FOUND # 32,35,36 NOT CORRECTED-#32 MUST INSTALL DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND SIGNAGE ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;#35 WALLS ABOVE PANINI GRILL,MICROWAVE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,WALLS ABOVE MILK SERVICE COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE'# 36 LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,AT THIS TIME 2 LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING; GIVEN 5 DAYS 11-25-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS
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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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP MUST BE REPLACED
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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 IN 1 PREP COOLER
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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. STORAGE AREA AT THE BACK ROOM MUST BE ORGANIZED,KEEP SUPPLIES IN ITS PROPER PLACE
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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; BEHIND SIGNAGE ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,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 NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTERTOP IN MICROWAVE AREA 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 NOT CLEAN UNDER MOPSINK,UNDER COFFEE MACHINE TABLE ,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 ABOVE PANINI GRILL/MICROWAVE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;WALLS ABOVE MILK SERVICE COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING
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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 THRUOUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ,MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENENCE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED
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Jul 10, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. OBSERVED LIGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP IN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO 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. OBSERVED BROKEN WALL AND FLOOR SURFACES UNDER PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Great American Bagel (T3 K2) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Great American Bagel (T3 K2) on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Great American Bagel (T3 K2)?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at The Great American Bagel (T3 K2).
Has The Great American Bagel (T3 K2)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Great American Bagel (T3 K2) have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Great American Bagel (T3 K2) 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 K2) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Great American Bagel (T3 K2) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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