What is Chicago Bagel Authority's health inspection score?

Chicago Bagel Authority has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Bagel Authority last inspected?

Chicago Bagel Authority was last inspected on January 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Bagel Authority have?

Chicago Bagel Authority has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Bagel Authority safe to eat at?

Chicago Bagel Authority has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Chicago Bagel Authority serve?

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

Official Health Record

Chicago Bagel Authority

Name: Chicago Bagel Authority
Address: 953 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 82

953 W ARMITAGE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/27/2025

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Bakery•Lincoln Park

Ranked #325 of 764 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 74% of bakery restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jan 27, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) 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

Aug 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Aug

Nov 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Apr

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint3 Canvass

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR WOODEN CABINETS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED HEAVY SEED AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON TOP COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE LID OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ON EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA IN FIRTS FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND WATER TANKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING NEXT TO THE FIRST-FLOOR TOILET MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING, BROKEN PLASTER, AND PEELING PAINT: ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA, AROUND THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK, WOOD WALL NEXT TO THE TOILET IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, HOLE IN THE INTERIOR WOODEN DOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DAMAGED. MISSING WITH OPEN HOLES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT DELI STATION. REPAIR REPLACE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LID OF TOILET WATER IN STAFF WASHROOM IS BROKEN,MUST REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE: HOLES, PEELING PAINT, SURFACE CRUMBLES TO THE TOUCH.MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR AT SUMP PUMP STORAGE AND NORTH WEST AREA IN STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ADDITIONAL AND NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.

Base deductions−12 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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