PASS
Risk 1 (High)
GOTHAM BAGELS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 23, 2025
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2397248
4
Total Violations
1
Major
3
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #56
MINOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 - OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.
Why This Matters
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Specific Requirements
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11, 6-304.11
Violation #56
MINOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Specific Requirements
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11, 6-304.11
Violation #56
MINOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED ALL OVERHEAD FILTERS IN THE OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
Why This Matters
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Specific Requirements
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11, 6-304.11
Violation #56
MINOR
Violation Details
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED ALL OVERHEAD FILTERS IN THE OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.
Why This Matters
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Food Code Requirement
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Specific Requirements
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11, 6-304.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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