What is Chicago Bagel Authority-belm's health inspection score?

Chicago Bagel Authority-belm has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Bagel Authority-belm last inspected?

Chicago Bagel Authority-belm was last inspected on February 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Bagel Authority-belm have?

Chicago Bagel Authority-belm has 18 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Bagel Authority-belm safe to eat at?

Yes, Chicago Bagel Authority-belm has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Chicago Bagel Authority-belm serve?

Chicago Bagel Authority-belm serves Bakery cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chicago Bagel Authority-belm

Name: Chicago Bagel Authority-belm
Address: 955-957 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 95

955-957 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/2/2026

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0Excellent

Bakery•Lakeview

Ranked #69 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 92% of bakery restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

955-957 W BELMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Feb

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE SERVICED COOLER UNIT DURING INSPECTION. TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: MEATBALLS 50.4F, EGG PATTY 50.3F, SAUSAGE PATTY 48.6F,VARITY OF CREAM CHEESE AT 50.2F, EGG WHITE PATTY AT 49.9F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Feb 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11//NOTED GAP/WHOLE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASEBOARD IN SOUTHWEST WASHROOM ON THE WEST WALL NEAR TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11//NOTED GAP/WHOLE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASEBOARD IN SOUTHWEST WASHROOM ON THE WEST WALL NEAR TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER WITH ATTACHED ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR ICE BIN SURFACES AND ON ICE, PINK SLIME ON ICE CHUTE AND NOTED INTERIOR METAL PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST. ALSO NOTED A BLACK AND WHITE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED GAP/WHOLE BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASEBOARD IN SOUTHWEST WASHROOM ON THE WEST WALL NEAR TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
BEGINING OF MINERAL AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR . ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES FRONT AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTED BASE OF PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE. ALSO BROKEN SPLASH GUARD(BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT USED FOR VEGETABLE AND HANDWASHING SINK ) AT REAR PREP AREA,REPAIR ISSUE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT OUTSIDE OF ICE DISPENSER/CHUTE AT SELF SERVE ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF METAL SHELVES.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
NOTED PREPARED, TCS FOODS ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING (9/13/2022), CREAM CHEESE. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED DIRTY, UNFINISHED CHIPPED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND BOTTOM SHELF OF COUNTER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DUSTY FANS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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