Holy Bagels Co

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 10, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed numerous of tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature inside of prep cooler ranging from 45-50f. Foods such as 8 tubs of cream cheese, salmon, sausage patties, 7 packages of sliced sharp cheese, 2 cases of liquid eggs and deli meat all ranging from an internal temperature between 45-50f. Tcs foods must be held at 41f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Food voluntarily discarded. Food weighing approximately 50 lbs at a cost of $400.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate for certified food manager. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Sep 10, 2025 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

3. Sep 3, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee serving food without wearing hair restraint. Must wear hair restraint at all times food is being prepared and served.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored on top of front counter area. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observred slow leak pipe underneath hand washing sink in the unisex employee washroom. Must repair and mintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide covered and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items inside furnance room. Must remove unnecessary items clean and organize area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food service manager without allergen trainig certificate. Must provide proof of allergen training certificate for all city of chicago certified food service manager.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Sep 5, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Powdered drinks before mixing not in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: All stored items in the rear prep, under the three-compartment sink, and in the rear water heater closet must be elevated from the floors.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: The cloth roller belt on the dough rolling machine is in poor repair with torn/shredded cloth. Must replace and maintain in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Peeling plastic protectant on the bottom shelf of the rear prep table. Must remove to be a smooth, clean surface.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide caps for the open drain lines next to the rear small prep table and on the grease trap.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor drains under the front hand washing sink and rear three-compartment sink were noted as dirty. Must clean and maintained ----moldy wall caulking at the three-compartment sink must be replaced.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All food handlers must of proof of training or certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Sep 16, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Remove cardboards used as dividers inside the white chest freezer. Surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Lids is needed at the receptacle inside the staff washroom

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Oct 15, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed splash guard needed at rear handwashing sink. Install smooth and easily cleanable splash guard at rear hand sink. Repair splash guard at front service handsink.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must show proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Mar 15, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed splash guard needed in front prep/service area on left of handsink to protect ajacent prep table.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified food managers. All certified food managers are in need of allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required