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The Great American Bagel (t3 K2)

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666 · Cook County

87cited violations
4serious tier
35inspections
34tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1879167
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
2025210
2024210
2023140
2022130
2021270
2020140
20192100
20184172
2017341
2016230
2015260
2014451
2013230
2012260
20113100
2010120

Inspections

  1. Mar 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS IN DISH AREA WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Oct 29, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Apr 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Nov 26, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      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.

  6. Mar 28, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON EXHAUST HOOD/FILTER ABOVE THE OVEN AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

  7. May 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL PREPACKAGED COOKIES NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      ALL FOOD AND DRINKS INCLUDING BOTTLED WATER MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      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.

  8. Sep 10, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR).

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN INFRONT PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN BETWEEN CEILING PANELS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

  9. Mar 3, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO RAPAIR BROKEN/LOOSE SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND ATTACHMENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING TRIM CORNERS ON WALL NEXT TO MOPSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  10. Jan 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DRAWER SANDWICH COOLER SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN DRY UNDER AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA SHOWED MANAGER.

  11. Sep 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

  12. May 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS IN FRONT PREP 3 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS FOR MENTIONED COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF RUSTS ON EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND UNDERNEATH THE REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND TO BETTER MAINTAIN.

  13. Oct 11, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      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

  14. Oct 4, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      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

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      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

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      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

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      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.

  15. Feb 15, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR FAN COVER OF THE FRONT BOTTLED WATER/JUICE DRINK DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Feb 9, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR FAN COVER OF THE FRONT BOTTLED WATER/JUICE DRINK DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

  17. Oct 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Observed dirt and food debris accumulated in the microwave. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Observed a small leak at the base of the faucet neck of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  18. Feb 24, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Feb 21, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      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).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Observed wiping rags stored on counters and prep spaces. Instructed facility to maintain in a sanitizer solution or in appropriate clean or dirty location.

  20. Nov 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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).

  21. Sep 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Observed a small leak at the three compartment sink hot handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

  22. Jul 20, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR NOT MANTAINED UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      COVING MISSING ALONG WALLBASE IN CORNER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND RESEAL MISSING COVING.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FAUCET NECK ON THREE COMAPRTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

  23. Mar 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      STORAGE SHLEVES UNDER COUNTER AND OVE SHELF NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.

  24. Nov 21, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      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).

  25. Oct 17, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  26. Oct 10, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR OF PREP AREA UNDER BAGELS (HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND FOAM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL HOLE IN FLOOR.

  27. Apr 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT SHELF, SAID SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  28. Oct 29, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.

  29. May 16, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  30. Oct 12, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  31. May 7, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR AROUND EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN 1 UPRIGHT COOLER IN ENTRANCE AREA

  32. Nov 25, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  33. Nov 18, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      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

  34. Jun 16, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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

  35. Jul 10, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED BROKEN WALL AND FLOOR SURFACES UNDER PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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.