What is The Bagel Spot's health inspection score?

The Bagel Spot has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Bagel Spot last inspected?

The Bagel Spot was last inspected on February 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Bagel Spot have?

The Bagel Spot has 14 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Bagel Spot safe to eat at?

The Bagel Spot has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does The Bagel Spot serve?

The Bagel Spot serves Bakery cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

The Bagel Spot

Name: The Bagel Spot
Address: 105 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60602
Rating: 76

105 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/24/2026

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0Good

Bakery•The Loop

Ranked #418 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 70% of bakery restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Feb 24, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+22 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

105 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60602

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Feb 2026

2 inspections

4 high priority

9 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN ADA WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High8 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

34/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES REPEATEDLY BY SAME MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON REMOVED GLOVE ON RIGHT HAND THEN TOUCHED SCREEN OF REGISTER,THEN PUT GLOVE BACK ON AND GOT A BAGEL AND PLACED IN TOASTER,HEATED FULLY COOKED BACON PLACED ON TOP OF BAGEL WITH SAME GLOVES ON ,CUT WITH KNIFE AND WRAPPED SANDWICH WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AT 73.4F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLER.(COS)
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD / PAPER STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STOPPED UP MOPSINK AND ADA TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN ADA WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL.

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 25

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE AT THE BOTTOM OF PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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