Gale Street Inn
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Gale Street Inn, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 12, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited 10 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Gale Street Inn on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE GLASSWARE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE BEING DISPENSED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MANAGER DISCOVERED AN EMPTY CHLORINE CONTAINER AND REPLACED AND PRIMED THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED RIBS AND 15 LBS COOKED AND COOLED SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. NO EXPIRATION DATES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. AL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU ITEMS SUCH AS MUSSELS AND BURGERS NOT REMINDED ON THE MENU FOR THE ADVISORY STATEMENT. REVIEWED DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SALAD PREP ROOM.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: CHEF NOTED WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AND INTERIOR METAL DOORS IN POOR REPAIR WITH BUCKLED/DAMAGED METAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PEELING TAPE AS A MEANS OF HANDLE GUARDS ON THE OVEN OR TO SECURE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: METAL COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER MISSING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKING.----FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ASSORTED BROOMS AND MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON THE FLOORS. MUST STORE ORGANIZED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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Apr 22, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT BULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 4, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED FLOUR IN SILVER PAN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED KEGS AND RED BOX STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT ON NORTHWEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PANELS IN DRY STORAGE(PREMISES IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 57.9F. CORRECTED ON SITE, FOUR DRAWER COOLER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(ABOVE 41F) IN 4 DRAWER COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. COLD TCS FOODS INCLUDE RICE 50.0F, CRAWFISH BUTTER 48.4F, ORZO 52.0F, SWISS CHEESE 48.7F, BUTTER 47.3F, ROASTED POTATOES 47.3F, FETA CHEESE 44.1F, COOKED SLICED ONIONS 44.2F, DICED TOMATOES 47.8F, BUTTER WITH COOKED ONIONS 50.5F, PASTA 45.5F, SPINACH 46.4F, COOKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS 45.1F, AND RICE WITH TOMATOES 46.4F. CORRECTED ON SITE,FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.(VALUED AT $105/WEIGHING 10 LBS)INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND GARBAGE CAN IN WINE/WATER ROOM, OBSERVED ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH IN SMALL KITCHEN PREP ROOM CRAWLING ALONG FLOOR NEXT TO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 1 LARGE FLY IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR IN SILVER PAN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KEGS AND RED BOX STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT ON NORTHWEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PANELS IN DRY STORAGE(PREMISES IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INSIDE CONTAINER.
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Jun 17, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY VIOLATION. (FOOD SOLD UNDERCCOKED WITH NO ASTERISK/REMINDER STATEMENT NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN)NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST UPDATE REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INSIDE CONTAINER.
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Dec 28, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 5, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE KIT/SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE PAPER MENU/ON-LINE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR "UNDER COOKED" AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(COS) CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2315740 DATED: 10/10/2019 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. 1/10/2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (10/10/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN EXTERIOR WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN KITCHEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK (RIGHT-SIDE) NEXT TO ICE BIN LOCATED AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE EXTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REMOVE DUSTS ON FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN-COOLER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 10, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED AT HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND THE BACKFLOW DEVICES AT THE MENTIONED LOCATIONS. CORE VIOLATIONS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALL BASE AT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE AREA. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT ADJACENT TO HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.--------MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN POTS AND PAN STORAGE SHELF WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN DISH WASHING AREA.--------NOTED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER INTERIOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH ACCUMULATION BEHIND BARS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 9, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Nov 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 3 CONTAINER OF AU-JUS AT TEMP OF 113.6F TO 116.5F; STORED INSIDE WATER CONTAINER FOR COOLING PROCESS.1-CONTAINER OF ONION SOUP AT TEMP OF 116F.COOKED ONIONS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 62.5F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. THREE WHOLE CHICKEN INSIDE THE ROTISSERIE AT TEMP OF 89.9F TO 96.7F. FOOD WITH TEMPERATURE ABUSED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUND 13,VALUE AT TEMP OF 58.06. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: WE(THE CHEF AND I)FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN TEMPERATURE FINAL RINSE OF 0(F) AND 151F,HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 180F.INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE BEHIND BAR AREA DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 10ppm AT FINAL RINSE.LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 100ppm.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BOTH DISH MACHINE WERE IN USE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FOUND SCREEN DOOR WITH HOLES ON MESH,ALSO GAPS OF 1" TO 2" ON BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE DOOR.DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO FRAME.ALSO OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND BY THE FRAME OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASE BOARD /COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT SEALED,AND IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR SAID COVING.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE BLACK SLIME ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN AREA
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May 28, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILE ELEVATED,UNEVEN UNDER THE STOVE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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May 21, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT AIR TEMP OF 48F TO 49.6F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: DICED TOMATOES,SHRIMPS,COOKED MEAT ETC.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT " HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 57F,PORK AT TEMP OF 55.7F; RICE WITH MEAT AT TEMP OF 58F;BREADED WHITE FISH AT TEMP OF 49F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.8F; CHEESE SAUCE AT TEMP OF 52F; SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 51F DICED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 57,6F; DICED MEAT AT TEMP OF 54.9F; ALL FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED DISPLAY PREP COOLER.FOUND SLABS OF COOKED RIBS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 54.7F,FOUND COOKED RIBS THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED RIBS BY THE DOOR AT TEMP OF 90F-100F-116.5F AND 124F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOODS WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURE.POUNDS 120;VALUE 400. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FIRST PREP AREA NO PAPER TOWEL,EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COOK NO SOAP,AND TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA ONE SINK NO PAPER TOWELS THE OTHER NO SOAP NO PAPER TOWELS. SOAP PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED IN EACH EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILE ELEVATED,UNEVEN UNDER THE STOVE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Apr 30, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Apr 25, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND SALAD COOLER NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60.8 F, FOUND CHEESE AND CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS, ROMAINE LETTUCE INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPEATURES- CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS (ROMAINE LETTUCE) AND CHEESE HELD AT 60.8 F ALSO FOUND MASHED POTATOES HELD AT 122 F ON SHELF IN ROOM TEMPERATURE UNDER STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD AND 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL PIPES DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Mar 8, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE LEAK AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA (COOKING LINE).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 21, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bar area under 3 compartment sink, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rar storage areas need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, door frame in bar area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, kitchen storage area, rear storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Dec 5, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, walk in coolers, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, walk in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of hot holding unit, storage shelving, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area by dish machine need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall behind bar area had exposed plaster/wallboard, shall be reapired/sealed, broken/damaged ceiling tiles in dining areas shall be replaced.
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Jun 27, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving, racks that had peeling paint, shall be replaced/repair. Exposed raw wood in bar areas shall be repair/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks, walk in cooler racks, shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Shelving of cabinets in kitchen prep areas, bar area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, bar area, and rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint shall be repair/sealed, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, walk in cooler, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning(crevices).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Apr 20, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE TOP BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,THE BOTTOM SHELVE(UNDERNEATH) OF THE SIDE STATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. NO DRAIN COVER FOR THE 2 SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE. SLOW DRAINING OF ONE OF THE 3 THREE WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM AND ONE OF THE TWO WASHBOWL OF THE MENS WASHROOM AND ALSO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gale Street Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gale Street Inn on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gale Street Inn?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Gale Street Inn.
Has Gale Street Inn's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gale Street Inn have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gale Street Inn means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Gale Street Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gale Street Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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