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THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60666

Health Inspection: violations

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-08-10; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

2 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-08-10), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-08-10: Canvass

Pass w/ Conditions

  • Critical: CHI-48 — WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 102 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT ALL TIMES. HOT WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
  • Not Critical: CHI-55 — PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FIXTURES ALONG THE FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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