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THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL

(Also Known As: THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL (T3 K2))

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

License #: 1879167

33
Total Inspections
26
Passed
3
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 18, 2025 Inspection

April 18, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2024 Inspection

May 3, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTI...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 28, 2023 Inspection

March 28, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 2, 2022 Inspection

May 2, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL PREPACKAGED COOKIES NEED TO BE LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST.(+2 more)

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).(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 3, 2021 Inspection

March 3, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RAPAIR BROKEN/LOOSE SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2020 Inspection

January 24, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DRAWER SANDWICH COOLER SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2019 Inspection

September 16, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRO...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2019 Inspection

May 17, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAND ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2018 Inspection

October 11, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 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 APPROPRIA...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2018 Inspection

October 4, 2018• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PR...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 15, 2018 Inspection

February 15, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR FAN COVER OF THE FRONT BOTTLED WATER/JUICE DRINK DISPLAY COOLER TO ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 9, 2018 Inspection

February 9, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 30 ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 23, 2017 Inspection

October 23, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed dirt and food debris accumulated in the microwave. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2017 Inspection

February 21, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found food in prep area at improper temperatures- 2.5lbs of turkey at 52.3f, 2.5...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2016 Inspection

November 21, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP ...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 16, 2016 Inspection

September 16, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment. Instructed faci...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2015 Inspection

July 20, 2015• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NOT MANTAINED UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2015 Inspection

March 16, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHLEVES UNDER COUNTER AND OVE SHELF NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2014 Inspection

November 21, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD BETWEEN 46.0 F AND 55.0 F- ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2014 Inspection

October 10, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 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 PRE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2014 Inspection

April 29, 2014• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 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...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 29, 2013 Inspection

October 29, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2013 Inspection

May 16, 2013• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 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.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 12, 2012 Inspection

October 12, 2012• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 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.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 7, 2012 Inspection

May 7, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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 MIC...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 18, 2011 Inspection

November 18, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 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 ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 16, 2011 Inspection

June 16, 2011• Canvass• 6 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...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 10, 2010 Inspection

July 10, 2010• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 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 cl...(+1 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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