What is Einstein Bros Bagels's health inspection score?

Einstein Bros Bagels has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Einstein Bros Bagels last inspected?

Einstein Bros Bagels was last inspected on December 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Einstein Bros Bagels have?

Einstein Bros Bagels has 16 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Einstein Bros Bagels safe to eat at?

Yes, Einstein Bros Bagels has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Einstein Bros Bagels

Name: Einstein Bros Bagels
Address: 5700 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, 60638
Rating: 96

5700 S CICERO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/15/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #268 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Dec 15, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Dec 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Inspection History

9 records on file

7 Canvass2 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBERS DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER UNDER BARISTA STATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT WITH DEEP CUTS AND MARKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND LITTER UNDER SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PIPE REMOVED UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALL WITH PEELING PAINT IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP COOLER AND BAGEL TOASTER. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER CABINET AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE DAMAGED ON SIDE NEAREST ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR TOP OF COFFEE GRINDERS AND LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PLASTIC LINING ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE CALCIUM ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DE LIME AND MAINTAIN. ROLLING CART NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS/RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
COLD HOLD UNIT AT DECOLORES PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT COLD HOLDING UNIT AT DE COLORES PREP LINE: CUT TOMATOES 48.3, SHREDDED LETTUCE 55.0F, GUACAMOLE (CONTAINING CUT TOMATOES) AT 48.0F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN ALL FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED , APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WORN SURFACES ON WALL IN EINSTEIN BAGEL PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAINT/REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−17 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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