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THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2)

11601 W TOUHY AVE · Chicago, IL 60666

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632919

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS IN DISH AREA WITH HEAVY SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424564

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 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
1424552

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 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 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA UNDER BAGELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE EFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR OF PREP AREA UNDER BAGELS (HOLE IN FLOOR AROUND FOAM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL HOLE IN FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1424234

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 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 RUSTED SHELF UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT SHELF, SAID SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1236060

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 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 CALCIUM BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235792

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235438

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 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: REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1102252

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 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: CABINETS UNDER CASH REGISTER,UNDER BAGEL SHELVES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTER TOP UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES,BOTTOM AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR AROUND 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 AND CEILING IN THE COFFEE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING IN THE DISH AREA AND AROUND BOILER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN 1 UPRIGHT COOLER IN ENTRANCE AREA

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539531

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539518

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 11601 W TOUHY AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #539335,06-16-11 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; FOUND # 32,35,36 NOT CORRECTED-#32 MUST INSTALL DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND SIGNAGE ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;#35 WALLS ABOVE PANINI GRILL,MICROWAVE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,WALLS ABOVE MILK SERVICE COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE'# 36 LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,AT THIS TIME 2 LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING; GIVEN 5 DAYS 11-25-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP MUST BE REPLACED

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. STORAGE AREA AT THE BACK ROOM MUST BE ORGANIZED,KEEP SUPPLIES IN ITS PROPER PLACE

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539335

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 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. MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; BEHIND SIGNAGE ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 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 NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTERTOP IN MICROWAVE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER MOPSINK,UNDER COFFEE MACHINE TABLE ,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 ABOVE PANINI GRILL/MICROWAVE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;WALLS ABOVE MILK SERVICE COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING

  • 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 THRUOUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ,MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENENCE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
277245

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2) · 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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED LIGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP IN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO 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. OBSERVED BROKEN WALL AND FLOOR SURFACES UNDER PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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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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