MAR 27
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BEANS & BAGEL.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
2601 W LELAND AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 27, 2026 · passed
7 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW/RECERTIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
MAY 302025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A WHEELED PREP TABLE WITH A TOASTER AND TAPE DISPENSING MACHINE ON TOP. COOK REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE FOOD PREP AREA, WALK AROUND EQUIPMENT TO ACCESS SINK. MANAGER REMOVED THE WHEELED PREP TABLE FROM THE HAND SINK AREA ALLOWING ACCESSIBILITY TO THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HOSED SPRAYER ARM NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT A SPRING TO UNABLE IT TO MAINTAIN ITSELF ABOVE THE WASHBASIN LINE. SPRAYER ARM NOZZLE NOTED HANGING INTO THE WASHBASIN WATER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO HANG ABOVE THE WASHBASIN LINE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR DISCARDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUL 222024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR COOLER AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED CONSTANT WATER LEAKING FROM HVAC FURNACE SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FROM SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. HOT WATER MEASURED AT 131 F EXCEEDING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE COLD WATER TO SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK ITEMS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL ITMES ARE SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MANAGER MOVED ITEMS.
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MAY 162022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
JAN 202021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2021
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PAINT THE DRYWALL WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE SMALL SECTION OF DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NO BASEBOARD COVERING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FEB 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CREAM CHEESE MIXES, HUMUS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE THAT DOESNT EXCEED 7 DAYS FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN VISIBLE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE ,CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE AND UNDER CABINETS BELOW DUMP SINK
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND AIR VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM AND OVER DISH WASHING AREA
JAN 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY' PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO BARRIER PREVENTING NON FOOD PERSONS FROM ENTERING FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT UP A BARRIER PREVENTING NON FOOD PERSONS FROM ENTERING. CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER DESK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL ALL HOLES AT CEILING IN BASEMENT. CORE VIOLATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN BASEMENT DIRTY AT BASE OF WALL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT. CORE VIOLATION
JUL 32017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 3
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK WORN OUT ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,CLOSE TO THE DOOR GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL HOLES ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SEAL GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 222016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 22
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS IN BAKING FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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