What is Bagels ON Lincoln, Llc's health inspection score?

Bagels ON Lincoln, Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 72 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Bagels ON Lincoln, Llc last inspected?

Bagels ON Lincoln, Llc was last inspected on October 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bagels ON Lincoln, Llc have?

Bagels ON Lincoln, Llc has 42 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bagels ON Lincoln, Llc safe to eat at?

Bagels ON Lincoln, Llc has a good safety record with a score of 72/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Bagels ON Lincoln, Llc

Name: Bagels ON Lincoln, Llc
Address: 2461 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 72

2461 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Lincoln Park

Ranked #485 of 764 in Lincoln Park

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Oct 1, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 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

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-28

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Nov 2023

2 inspections

7 basic

Nov

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Oct

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass 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
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 52F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 49-52F. TCS FOODS WERE RANGING FROM 49-52F SUCH AS SALMON, CREAM CHEESE, DELI MEAT AND SLICED CHEESE. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS EGGS, MILK, CREAM CHEESE, BACON AND SLICED TURKEY WITHOUT MANAGER THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD IN BAGEL STATION WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARD AT BAGEL PREP STATION DEEPLY STAINED AND CUT. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON COUTNERTOP TURBO CHEF OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, GREASE BUILD UP ON THE NORTH AND EAST WALLS OF THE FRONT PREP AREA AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN FRONT ICE MACHINE AND DELI COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW EASY CLEANING.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
: 3-307.11-- REFRIGERATION STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. RECOMMEND KEEPING DOORS LOCKED WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11---FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.----WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11-- REFRIGERATION STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. RECOMMEND KEEPING DOORS LOCKED WHEN NOT IN USE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14--- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11---FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.----WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED FROM 10-31-23 REPORT #2584360.---8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561982 ON 8-11-22 NOT CORRECTED #47-: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. #47-: WOOD PANELS UNDER THE SERVING FRONT COUNTER NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.#55- DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT THE FRONT COFFEE AREA UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER, UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVEN AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med9 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

57/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED EGGS BEING HELD HOT IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 125.6F. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. EGGS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR SERVICE REPORT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 8-12-22. REVIEWED PEST CONTROL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF TWICE PER YEAR. MUST PROVIDE A RECENT SERVICE AND REPORT BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
REFRIGERATION STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. RECOMMEND KEEPING DOORS LOCKED WHEN NOT IN USE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD CONTACT CONTAINERS MUST BE A WASHABLE MATERIAL OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.----WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
BROKEN MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NO VENTILATION PROVIDED FOR THE OVEN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE OR DOCUMENTATION OF EQUIPMENT IE: OVEN, NOT NEEDED VENTILATION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561982 ON 8-11-22 NOT CORRECTED.#10-- SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. #10-: PROVIDED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING BOWL IN PREP/DISH ROOM,ALSO AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM.#16-: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP ). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.#47-: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.#47- SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLER AT OVEN AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS. #47-: WOOD PANELS UNDER THE SERVING FRONT COUNTER NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.#55- DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT COFFEE AREA UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVEN AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION #2561982 ON 8-11-22 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. NOTED SUMMARY POSTED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT CUSTOMER ACCESS. TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med8 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

34/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
SOAP DISPENSER INSTALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED BY THE HANDWASHING SINK
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
PROVIDED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING BOWL IN PREP/DISHROOM,ALSO AT WASHHOWL INSIDE THE WASHROOM
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP ). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
BASE A FRONT DOOR HAS A 1/4" OF GAP.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE INSECT/PEST ENTRY.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
WOOD PANELS UNDER THE SERVING FRONT COUNTER NO EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR/REPLACE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLER AT OVEN AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON HANDLE OF COFFE GRINDER BASKET .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ESPRESSO COFFEE UNIT,ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT COFFEE AREA UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVEN AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BROKEN WALLS AT FOLLOWING AREA: ON CEILING AROUND PIPE AT OVEN AREA,BEHIND MOP SINK AND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR.SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−61 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

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