IRENE'S BAGELS.

Chicago Health Dept

1942 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

1 inspection on record since 2025 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
1
VIOLATIONS
5
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 19
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRON ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN IN THE FRONT COUNTER COFFEE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PAINT, SEAL TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR WALL BASEBOARD INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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