What is Nyc Bagel Deli - Dearborn's health inspection score?

Nyc Bagel Deli - Dearborn has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nyc Bagel Deli - Dearborn last inspected?

Nyc Bagel Deli - Dearborn was last inspected on August 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nyc Bagel Deli - Dearborn have?

Nyc Bagel Deli - Dearborn has 24 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nyc Bagel Deli - Dearborn safe to eat at?

Yes, Nyc Bagel Deli - Dearborn has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Nyc Bagel Deli - Dearborn

Name: Nyc Bagel Deli - Dearborn
Address: 515 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 88

515 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

River North

Ranked #128 of 551 in River North

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Aug 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

10 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

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Nov

Sep 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Apr 2025

3 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Aug

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

Aug 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-601.11(A): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR(RIGHT AND FRONT) OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED( NOTE: CITATION ISSUED ON 4/23/2025)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN SMALL WESTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SUCH AREAS AS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK, ABOVE PREP TABLE(IN BETWEEN MIXER AND ICE MACHINE) AND ABOVE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-601.11(A): OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR(RIGHT AND FRONT) OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED( NOTE : CITATION ISSUED ON 4/23/2025)

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN SMALL WESTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SUCH AREAS AS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK, ABOVE PREP TABLE(IN BETWEEN MIXER AND ICE MACHINE) AND ABOVE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED RUST ON UPPER INTERIOR(RIGHT AND FRONT) OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN REAR PREP AREA) AND SMALL TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH GRILL) AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN REAR PREP AREA) AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 56.5F AND OBSERVED SMALL TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH GRILL) AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN REAR PREP AREA) AND SMALL TWO DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT(IN FRONT PREP UNDERNEATH GRILL). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.3-57.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, WHITE FISH(48.7F), CHICKEN(48.4-49.1F), BEEF(51.1F), HAM(48.0-51.8F), TURKEY(47.5-51.5F), TUNA(51.1F), CHEESE(45.3-47.3F), CUT CANTALOUPE AND CUT HONEYDEW MELON(46.4F), PASTA SALAD(52.2F), SALMON(52.0F), POTATO SALAD(45.5F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL(57.2F) AND LETTUCE LEAVES(50.9F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $167 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR PROPPED OPEN WITH PIECE OF CARDBOARD. CORRECTED ON SITE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR CLOSED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED TO ELEVATE BOXES IN SMALL WESTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SUCH AREAS AS ABOVE HOT WATER TANK, ABOVE PREP TABLE(IN BETWEEN MIXER AND ICE MACHINE) AND ABOVE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Base deductions−34 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Mop sink located next to large dough mixer, instructed to install a barrier in between.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using disposable cups as a scoop for sugar and salt, instructed to use proper scoops.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
leak noted from AC condensation from ceiling near dish washing area, instructed to repair and maintain.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER ATTACHED TO WALL AT FRONT DELI COUNTER IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−16 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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