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Chicago Bagel Authority
953 W Armitage Ave, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jun 1, 2026
21
Inspections on record
16
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Jun 1, 2026
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE FAR NORTH TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE ON HANDLES OF THE FOOD STEAMERS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ----INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT PREP SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HOLES IN THE WALL ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE FRONT PREP ENTRANCE AND AT THE REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 12, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 20, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 14, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 6, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 15, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 28, 2016 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 23, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 9, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 16, 2015 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 8, 2015 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 11, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 19, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 5, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 31, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Chicago Bagel Authority — questions
- Did Chicago Bagel Authority pass its last health inspection?
- Chicago Bagel Authority at 953 W Armitage Ave was inspected on Jun 1, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 21 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at Chicago Bagel Authority?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE FAR NORTH TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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