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Tilly Bagel Shop

34 E Balbo Ave, Chicago 60605 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 14, 2026

7

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on May 14, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
  2. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS IN DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DUMP SINK BY FRONT COUNTER ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH STAINS AND DUST ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND OVEN AND THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING. OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENT FAN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 14, 2026Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 1, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2023License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2023LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2023LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Tilly Bagel Shop — questions

Did Tilly Bagel Shop pass its last health inspection?
Tilly Bagel Shop at 34 E Balbo Ave was inspected on May 14, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 7 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Tilly Bagel Shop?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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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