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The Bagel Inc

Restaurant

3107 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview

Jun 16, 2026 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Live roaches found in food prep and hand-washing areas where cups and supplies are stored.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Three live roaches observed in the front prep hand-washing area where cups are stored, in rear prep by soda storage, and near the rear hand sink.
  • Dead roaches found throughout front and rear prep areas, under hot and cold holding equipment, stoves, and cooking equipment.
  • Cutting boards in rear prep have open seams and dark stains; restaurant instructed to refinish or replace them.
  • Heavy grease buildup on cooking equipment, fryers, walls, floors, and shelving units throughout kitchen and prep areas.

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 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

501.111: **P** Controlling Pests (Infestation) 3 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP HAND WASHING AREA WHERE CUPS ARE STORED, IN REAR PREP BY SODA STORAGE AND NEAR REAR PREP HANDSINK. 7-38-020(a) PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

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

6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING AREA EQUIPMENT, UNDER STOVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.

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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 โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Jun 18, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Jun 16, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations