The Bagelers Coffeehouse
2461 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 27, 2026
The Bagelers Coffeehouse was last inspected on August 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 2 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature inside of prep cooler ranging from 51-54f. Such as salmon 51f, cream cheese 54f, deli ham 52f and sliced tomatoes 51f. Tcs foods must be held at 41f or below. Manager stated food discarded weighing approximately 70 lbs at a cost of $1000.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of prep cooler at 58f. Ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn/worn gaskets on beverage prep cooler under counter top.instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease on walls in room next to oven. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature inside of prep cooler ranging from 49-52f. Tcs foods were ranging from 49-52f such as salmon, cream cheese, deli meat and sliced cheese. Tcs foods must be held at 41f or below. Food discarded. Food weighing approximately 50 lbs at a cost of $500.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of prep cooler at 52f. Ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Noted top interior of ice bin not clean. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize all surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted food handler handling food in bagel station without proper hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted cutting board at bagel prep station deeply stained and cut. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted excessive food debris and build up on coutnertop turbo chef oven. Instructed to deep clean and maintian.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in storage room. Instructed to remove unnecessary items and elevate all kept items a minimum of six inches off the floor to prevent pest harborage and allow easy cleaning.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted excessive dust on vents inside and outside of customer/employee washroom, grease build up on the north and east walls of the front prep area and floors underneath 3 compartment sink and in between front ice machine and deli cooler not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods eggs, milk, cream cheese, bacon and sliced turkey without manager that holds an original city of chicago food service certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: : 3-307.11-- refrigeration stored in the hallway next to the washrooms with customer access must be protected from the public. Recommend keeping doors locked when not in use.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11---floors in the following area with dirt and debris. Throughout the rear storage room.----wall above the rear prep oven with excessive grease and stained. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violation #60 has not been corrected from 10-31-23 report #2584360.---8-404.13(b:4) previous core violations from report #2561982 on 8-11-22 not corrected #47-: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. #47-: wood panels under the serving front counter no easily cleanable. Repair/replace with smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material.#55- detail clean floor at the front coffee area under the serving counter, under the compartment sink and oven area.clean and maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11-- refrigeration stored in the hallway next to the washrooms with customer access must be protected from the public. Recommend keeping doors locked when not in use.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.14--- wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items throughout the facility all storage and prep areas must be elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11---floors in the following area with dirt and debris. Throughout the rear storage room.----wall above the rear prep oven with excessive grease and stained. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site for all employees. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted approximately 5 lbs cooked eggs being held hot in a hot holding unit at an improper temperature of 125.6f. Reviewed hot holding requirements. Eggs discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: No current pest control service or service report for the establishment. The last service report dated 8-12-22. Reviewed pest control service requirements of twice per year. Must provide a recent service and report by a licensed pest control co. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Refrigeration stored in the hallway next to the washrooms with customer access must be protected from the public. Recommend keeping doors locked when not in use.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution between use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout the facility all storage and prep areas must be elevated from the floors.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as food containers. All food contact containers must be a washable material or disposable food grade bags.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in the following area with dirt and debris. Throughout the rear storage room.----wall above the rear prep oven with excessive grease and stained. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Broken mechanical ventilation in the washroom. Must replace/repair.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No ventilation provided for the oven in the rear prep area. Must provide adequate or documentation of equipment ie: oven, not needed ventilation.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2561982 on 8-11-22 not corrected.#10-- soap dispenser install by three compartment sink must be relocated by the hand washing sink. #10-: provided handwashing signage at hand washing bowl in prep/dish room,also at washbowl inside the washroom.#16-: interior of ice machine compartments not clean (interior top ). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.#47-: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.#47- some cutting boards at prep cooler at oven area with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards. #47-: wood panels under the serving front counter no easily cleanable. Repair/replace with smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.#55- detail clean floor at front coffee area under the serving counter,under three compartment sink and oven area.clean and…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Summary report from inspection #2561982 on 8-11-22 not posted in plain view of the establishments customers. Noted summary posted in rear storage room without customer access. Todays summary report posted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Soap dispenser install by three compartment sink must be relocated by the handwashing sink
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Provided handwashing signage at handwashing bowl in prep/dishroom,also at washhowl inside the washroom
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean (interior top ). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Base a front door has a 1/4" of gap.repair issue to minimize insect/pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Some cutting boards at prep cooler at oven area with dark stains and deep cuts,must refinish or replace said cutting boards
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Wood panels under the serving front counter no easily cleanable. Repair/replace with smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on handle of coffe grinder basket .surface must be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No back flow prevention device provided at water line of espresso coffee unit,ice machine and mop sink. Must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain, or to know the locations.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken walls at following area: on ceiling around pipe at oven area,behind mop sink and front counter. Repair.surface smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floor at front coffee area under the serving counter,under three compartment sink and oven area.clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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