Pass

The Bagel Spot

105 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 24, 2026

The Bagel Spot was last inspected on February 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

February 24, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must repair or replace burntout light in ada women's toilet room stall.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some missing signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices repeatedly by same male food handler with plastic gloves on removed glove on right hand then touched screen of register,then put glove back on and got a bagel and placed in toaster,heated fully cooked bacon placed on top of bagel with same gloves on ,cut with knife and wrapped sandwich without removing gloves and washing hands must wash hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign in men's toilet room must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperature at hand sink in rear prep/dish washing area at 73.4f.must have hot running water at 100.0f.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed scoops stored inside of bulk and small food storage containers must remove and store in proper manner.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper usage of plastic gloves by food handler.(cos)

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food / paper storage and provide adequate shelving units.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris buld up inside of mopsink basin.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stopped up mopsink and ada toilet in women's toilet room.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear storage/office area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout light in ada women's toilet room stall.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spilled food residue at the bottom of prep coolers in the front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.