MAR 12
2026
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TILLY BAGEL SHOP.
EAT. 82/100
34 E BALBO AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 12, 2026 · passed
3 of 4 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
11
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jul 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS IN DRAINS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DUMP SINK BY FRONT COUNTER ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER AND BROWN SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND OVEN AND THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING. OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALLBASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH STAINS AND DUST ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENT FAN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 12024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Food container (salt) in main kitchen not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
A waste water 6 inch pipe running above prep table at south east corner. Instructed to enclose or install a barrier.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler in kitchen not wearing hair restrain, instructed to wear.
JUL 202023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 20
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 192023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 88F-90.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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