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THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14)

11601 W TOUHY AVE · Chicago, IL 60666

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640937

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 102 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT ALL TIMES. HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FIXTURES ALONG THE FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2289052

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT 2 COFFEE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229574

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145782

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 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: Observed torn gasket at left door of the 2 door prep line cooler underneath the microwaves.Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed grocery bags in rear 2 door cooler being used for food storage.Instructed to provide food grade containers or bags for proper food storage and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors along the walls and in all corners throughout (front/rear prep/dishwashing areas) in need for further cleaning and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dusts accumulations at ceiling ventilation cover(s) and ceiling light shields at front prep area.Instructed to remove dusts accumulations and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050761

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979143

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 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: Observed the counter where the soup and coffee urns are stored to be damaged and worn. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed food debris behind the front prep cooler on the floor. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the ceiling tiles above the Panini presses and toasters to be stained. Instructed facility to clean or replace and maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure at the front prep area. Instructed facility to install and maintain a ventilation unit above the Panini presses and toaster ovens and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965440

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed prepackaged items (salads, fruit cups, cheese, etc) not labeled properly. Instructed to label all prepackaged items with name of product, date (not more than 7 days out), ingredients, allergens, and location produced/purchased. Also any prepared foods held longer than 24 hours must be labeled. Comply and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the rear prep area along wall base and under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed a mop resting with the mop head down in the utility sink. Instructed facility to store and maintain elevated to facilitate proper drying and help prevent pest harborage.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735132

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR AREA).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1735021

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FACILITIES (PREP COOLER) IN THE FRONT MAIN SERVICE/PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ISSUED 48 HOUR NOTICE ISSUED. PREMISES HAS 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT AND 4 REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AREA WHICH THEY COULD USE. SANDWICHES ARE MADE TO ORDER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.8F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS ARE: CREAM CHEESE AT 53.4F, 50.4F, 49.9F, 48.4F, 50.1F SLICED HAM AT 49.2F, 48.4F, 49.1F, SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 46.9F, 48.7F, 48.2F, TUNA SALAD AT 46.3F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 400.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 40 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR AREA).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566641

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 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: REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING IN REAR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REAINT SURFACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532763

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 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: PREP COUNTER, STORAGE SHELVES,AND STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NO TCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN FRONT AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION IN REAR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN REAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424538

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424523

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T1 B-14) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/FLOOR AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAND UP REACH IN COOLER (FAR RIGHT HAND SIDE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET LOOSE ALSO OBSERVED SANDWICH PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR (OBSERVED CRACKS/DARK PITS ON SURFACE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH GASKET TO COOLER DOOR ALSO MUST REPLACE SAID DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES/LOW FLOOR GROUT UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

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