IRENE'S BAGELS
1942 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, IL, 60613
Most recent inspection
- Date
- November 19, 2025
- Type
- License
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 3
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.
- 38
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.
- 47
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.
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR WALL BASEBOARD INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED UNOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.