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Chicago Bagel Authority

Name: Chicago Bagel Authority
Address: 953 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL

953 W Armitage Ave

Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

Canvass

Jun 1, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE FAR NORTH TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE TAPE ON HANDLES OF THE FOOD STEAMERS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ----INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

NOTED HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jan 27, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR WOODEN CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED HEAVY SEED AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON TOP COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE LID OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ON EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 22, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN FIRTS FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND WATER TANKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 13, 2023

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING NEXT TO THE FIRST-FLOOR TOILET MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEAN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, BROKEN PLASTER, AND PEELING PAINT: ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA, AROUND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK, WOOD WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, HOLE IN THE INTERIOR WOODEN DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source