Food Safety Report: The Bagel, 3107 N Broadway, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60657 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 16, 2026

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501.112: **C** Removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents and other pests. Observed dead roaches throughout front and rear prep areas, under hot and cold holding area equipment, under stoves and cooking equipment. Instructed to remove all dead roaches and clean and sanitize said areas and equipment.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 501.111: **P** Controlling pests (infestation). 3 live roaches observed in the following areas: front prep hand washing area where cups are stored, in rear prep by soda storage and near rear prep handsink. 7-38-020(a) Priority violation. No citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501.12: **C** Cutting surfaces. Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601.11(b): (b) The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, fryer, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Source: chicago.gov