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The Bagel Inc

Restaurant

3107 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Oct 11, 2024 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Live flies found in food prep area; inspector ordered pest control intervention.

Key Findings

  • 20 live small flies observed on walls in the rear prep area.
  • Accumulated food and grease buildup on rear prep floor around fryer and cooking equipment.
  • Missing ceiling light bulb cover above dishwash area.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

Violation code #55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED ACCUMULTED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON REAR PREP AREA FLOOR AROUND FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REAR PREP AREA FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

The Bagel Inc has had 17 inspections in the last 5 years with a 65% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 29, 2026.

Jul 29, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Jun 18, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jun 16, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 2, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

19 violations
Apr 27, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

9 violations
Apr 13, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

9 violations
Apr 7, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations
Sep 29, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

10 violations
Sep 22, 2025Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations
Jul 29, 2025Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Jul 23, 2025Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

5 violations
Oct 18, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Oct 11, 2024FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Mar 7, 2024Pass

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

6 violations
Apr 24, 2023Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations
Apr 18, 2022Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

1 violation
Apr 11, 2022Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

11 violations