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Bagel Miller

4655 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

63cited violations
1serious tier
9inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2616224
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
20251110
2024170
2023131
20221100
2021260
20201160
2018190

Inspections

  1. May 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT CREAM COOLER.

  2. Jun 12, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST NOT HANG CLOTH WIPING CLOTHS ON THE HAND WASHING SINK SPLASH GUARD.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      ALL STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND STORED CHEMICALS THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE 1ST FLOOR PREP OVEN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, BOXES, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR USED PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      PEELING / DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE REPLACED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

  3. Jun 14, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,AND CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM WATER HEATER FAR RIGHT LOCATED NEAR THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (BAGEL SEEDS) AND DETAIL CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES AND UNUSUED BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHTING AT EXHAUST HOOD FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  4. Jun 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT WITH LEAKS FROM FAUCET. WATER CONTINOUSLY RUNS EVEN WHEN SINK IS TURNED OFF.

    • Serious Priority

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL THROUGH AIR GAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE PIPE CONNECTED TO GREASE TRAP FLOODS FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP ACCORDINGLY. MANAGER SERVICED GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Jun 22, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD PANELING IN REAR OF DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDERNEATH COFFEE GRINDER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR SIDE OF DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA LEADING TO STAIRCASE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE (2) NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

  6. Mar 15, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  7. Mar 8, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2366160 ON 3/23/20 NOT CORRECTED: 39 - OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE THE SEWAGE PIPES OR REMOVE THE ICE MACHINE FROM THE AREA BENEATH THE SEWAGE PIPES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  8. Mar 23, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN RESTROOMS OF FACILITY PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER IN DISREPAIR IN RESTROOMS AND HAND DRYER IN DISREPAIR. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI PRODUCTS, SOUPS, OATMEAL MIX )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD STATIONARY WATER TEMP 65 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED THAT LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING DISHES. CONCENTRATION O SANITIZER OBSERVED TO BE 0 (ZERO) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TOP OF REACH UNDER COOLER IN BASEMENT,EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID NOT COVERED AND WIDE OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER CLOSED ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA

  9. Aug 16, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.13(A) FOUND DEAD WATER BUG AROUND THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DEAD WATER BUGS AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-101.17(A)-FOUND RAW WOOD ON THE SHELVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-501.11-MISSING WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      6-205.15(B)-LEAK ON THE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11- WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT,EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.11-FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13- MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.