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The Bagel Inc

Restaurant

3107 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Apr 7, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Ready-to-eat foods stored above 48°F in display cooler; 15 lbs worth $250 had to be thrown out.

Key Findings

  • Food containers stored directly on floor in walk-in cooler and prep areas instead of on raised shelving.
  • Handwashing sink in men's restroom only reached 67°F instead of required minimum 100°F hot water.
  • Coleslaw, ham, tomatoes, leafy greens, and salami in display cooler ranged from 48.6°F to 50.8°F, well above the 41°F maximum for cold foods.
  • Rear prep refrigerator running at 48.6°F; unit taken out of service and must be reinspected before use.

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 #39 — CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.3F HOT WATER OBSERVED IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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, 2024Fail

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