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The Bagel Inc

Restaurant

3107 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Jun 2, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Observed pest infestation.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Observed pest infestation.
  • Observed residential roach insecticide stored next to syrup in front prep area, and under cold holding unit.
  • Observed dead roaches throughout front and rear prep areas, under hot and cold holding area equipment, under stoves and cooking equipment.

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 PEST INFESTATION. OVER 50 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT DINING ROOM, COUNTER SPACE, IN BOOTHS IN DINING ROOM, COUNTER HOT HOLDING AREA, ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE COUNTER IN COLD HOLDING AREA, REAR PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. 7-38-020(a) PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #28 — TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED RESIDENTIAL ROACH INSECTICIDE STORED NEXT TO SYRUP IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND UNDER COLD HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED THAT RESIDENTIAL USE INSECTICIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN COMMERICAL SPACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

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, 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