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THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10)

11601 W TOUHY AVE · Chicago, IL 60666

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10) on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638860

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1236111

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN SINK AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235791

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOR ALONG WALLS/C0RNERS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235437

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP RUST/BUBBLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP/MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHWASH DRAINBOARD AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR (WATER LEAKING FROM DEVICE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1214369

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOR NEXT INSPECTION

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DISPLAY CABINET FOR SANDWICHES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOR NEXT INSPECTION

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOR NEXT INSPECTION

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679308

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONGCORNERS,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BESIDE MICROWAVE/BREAD TOASTER UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
557613

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Counter under machine and equipment in front prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation cover above prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
491701

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA NEEDS RECAULKING,TILES NEEDS TO BE SEALED; HOSE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE READJUSTED ABOVE THE SINK NOT TO TOUCH WATER

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLER,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TINY HOLE IN THE CEILING AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE SEALED

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70276

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
70273

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ,WATER SHOWING 57.1F, AT 12:30 PM,TECHNICIAN CAME TO FIX THE WATER HEATER-BOILER AND THE WATER TEMP WAS 83.2FIN HANDSINK AND 85.2 IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AT 1:00 PM WATER TEMP WAS 85.7F,AT 2:20PM WATER TEMP 94.2F;CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;HOT WATER MUST BE 110F TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS; INSTRUCTED PREMISES TO STOP OPERATION UNTIL HOT WATER RESTORED TO MINIMUM OF 110F AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING OPERATION. MUST REPORT TO CDPH OFFICE AT 2133 W LEXINGTON TO BRING DOCUMENTS /RECEIPTS

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDSINK FULL OF DIRT AND BLACK MATERIAL SORROUNDING THE INNER SINK,MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACK MATERIAL

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL ABOVE MICROWAVE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN;BROKEN AND MISSING TILE BASBOARD NEAR COOLER,MUST BE REPLACED;ALL CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST DETAIL CLEAN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR SIDE MUST BE REPLACED, DIRTYLIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOLER ,MUST GBE CLEAN

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How results compare in ZIP 60666

172 of 224 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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