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GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL

1248 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632508

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2052306

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT 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: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HOLES ON WALLS AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS. MUST RELOCATE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978713

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAGEL PREP AREA BLOCKED BY SPEED RACKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO, A FOOD CONTAINER WITH DOUGH, WAS BEING STORED INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES, AND NOT BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING COMPLAINT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; DELI MEAT, EGGS, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS, SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS, REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GRAFFITI ON INTERIOR SIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD, AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970604

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 10-24-16 NOT CORRECTED. #29- #32- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM WOODEN CABINETS DIRTY WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE. MANAGEMENT CLEANED FLOOR AND CABINETS DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION AND OWNER WENT TO STORE TO PURCHASE NEW TILES DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ANY FOODS STORED NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, IE: POPPY AND SESAME SEEDS, MUST BE LABELED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP, AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES AROUND DINING ROOM VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING VENTILATION IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION. DAMAGED WASH BASINS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND BLACKENED DAMAGE METAL OR REPLACE SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1967053

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1734481 ON 3-21-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM WOODEN CABINETS DIRTY WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35- WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ANY FOODS STORED NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, IE: POPPY AND SESAME SEEDS, MUST BE LABELED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM FOUND DIRTY WITH SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP, AT THE DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES AROUND DINING ROOM VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING VENTILATION IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION. DAMAGED WASH BASINS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND BLACKENED DAMAGE METAL OR REPLACE SINK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734481

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 4-7-15 #1532643 NOT CORRECTED.#45-FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE OR ON SITE FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINERS FOR SHELVING IN THE FRONT OR REAR PREP AREAS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM WOODEN CABINETS DIRTY WITH COFFEE SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REAR MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOOD PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532643

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED/SERVED (CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES, MILK). INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK AND ON BOTH DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BAGEL PRODUCTION AREA AND AT THE LEFT/SOUTH SIDE OF THE FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HANDSINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE AND IN GASKETS AT THE SMOOTHIE COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH FOCUS ON AREAS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR WALL COVING NEAR THE GREASE TRAP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1408297

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 1441502 DATED 10-16-14 NOT CORRECTED. REPORT STATES: "MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK AND ON BOTH DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BAGEL PRODUCTION AREA AND AT THE LEFT/SOUTH SIDE OF THE FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HANDSINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE AND IN GASKETS AT THE SMOOTHIE COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH FOCUS ON AREAS ALONG WALLS, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR WALL COVING NEAR THE GREASE TRAP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441502

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT 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: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441489

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OOBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/10/14 RREPORT# 1092817 (32)RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. 34 BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT FRONT PREP AREAS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35 WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. 38 ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1092817

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT 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: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND AT FRONT PREP AREAS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHB SINK. MUST REPAIR.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1322421

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CREAM CHEESE, DELI MEATS,MILK,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND COATS STORE ON SHELVING UNITS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS IMROPERLY STORED.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198485

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL · 1248 W BELMONT AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. ALSO SINK FILLED WITH STORED CLEAN DISHES AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN BLENDERS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND NEED CLEANING: THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG BASEBOARD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLE IN WALL IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILE IN REAR MUST REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUST INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DIRTY UNUSED COOLER IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES OR STORED CLEAN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.

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  • SONGBIRD MONTESSORI1243 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • SONGBRID ACADEMY1243 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Children's Services Facility · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • COOKIES BY DESIGN1238 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Bakery · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • LADYBUG DAYCARE1236-40 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Children's Services Facility · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • THE CATCADE1235 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Animal Shelter Cafe Permit · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • BRICKHOUSE1258 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1898062.

Food Inspections

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