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THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL

(Also Known As: THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3-H10))

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

License #: 1879164

31
Total Inspections
26
Passed
2
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 9, 2025 Inspection

April 9, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. SANITIZ...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 25, 2024 Inspection

November 25, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SALMON 50.5F, EGGS 56F, TUNA 50F, CHICHEN 46.8F, SAUS...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 22, 2024 Inspection

March 22, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAI...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2023 Inspection

October 11, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2022 Inspection

November 21, 2022• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN CORNER NEAR TOASTER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2021 Inspection

September 10, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC).(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 3, 2021 Inspection

March 3, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN BETWEEN COOLING EQUIPMENT INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2019 Inspection

September 16, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES AND DOOR RAILS OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2019 Inspection

May 17, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2018 Inspection

October 4, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (D) REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER NIGHT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH :PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE W...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2018 Inspection

April 17, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COV...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2018 Inspection

April 6, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2102379 DATED:10/23/2017. 32 Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 23, 2017 Inspection

October 23, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the front two prep coolers. Instructed facility to replace and m...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2017 Inspection

June 14, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed grease and dirt on the wall behind and above the toaster. ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2016 Inspection

December 19, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED COLD SANDWICHES, SALADS, FRUIT AND CHEESE CUPS ETC. DISPLAYED FOR SALE ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2016 Inspection

September 16, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2015 Inspection

October 27, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR UPPER ICE MACHINE PARTS AND COOLER GASLETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT S...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 24, 2015 Inspection

June 24, 2015• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIP...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2014 Inspection

October 17, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER LEFT SIDE DOOR HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDLE FOR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 12, 2014 Inspection

June 12, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2013 Inspection

November 21, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 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...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2013 Inspection

May 16, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 12, 2012 Inspection

October 12, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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 SU...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2012 Inspection

April 25, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOR NEXT INSPECTION(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 14, 2012 Inspection

March 14, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2011 Inspection

October 27, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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 sanit...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2011 Inspection

February 10, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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, an...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2010 Inspection

January 5, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 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 c...(+4 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections