Before you dine, check the sign.

THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL

1154 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60607

Health Inspection: good

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-01-12; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

2 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-01-12), classified as noncritical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-01-12: Canvass

Pass

  • Not Critical: CHI-44 — UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IMPROPERLY STORED LESS THAN 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR ON PALLET. INSTD TO STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
  • Not Critical: CHI-47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELF IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, NON POROUS SURFACE.

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

Diner reviews