What is Beans & Bagel's health inspection score?

Beans & Bagel has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Beans & Bagel last inspected?

Beans & Bagel was last inspected on March 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Beans & Bagel have?

Beans & Bagel has 14 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Beans & Bagel safe to eat at?

Yes, Beans & Bagel has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Beans & Bagel serve?

Beans & Bagel serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Beans & Bagel

Name: Beans & Bagel
Address: 2601 W LELAND AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 87

2601 W LELAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/27/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #123 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 27, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

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

2601 W LELAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Mar 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

May 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−5 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A WHEELED PREP TABLE WITH A TOASTER AND TAPE DISPENSING MACHINE ON TOP. COOK REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE FOOD PREP AREA, WALK AROUND EQUIPMENT TO ACCESS SINK. MANAGER REMOVED THE WHEELED PREP TABLE FROM THE HAND SINK AREA ALLOWING ACCESSIBILITY TO THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HOSED SPRAYER ARM NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT A SPRING TO UNABLE IT TO MAINTAIN ITSELF ABOVE THE WASHBASIN LINE. SPRAYER ARM NOZZLE NOTED HANGING INTO THE WASHBASIN WATER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO HANG ABOVE THE WASHBASIN LINE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISCARDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED CONSTANT WATER LEAKING FROM HVAC FURNACE SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FROM SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER MEASURED AT 131 F EXCEEDING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BULK ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL ITMES ARE SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MANAGER MOVED ITEMS.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR).

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Base deductions−7 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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