Galileo Bar (T1-B22)
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Galileo Bar (T1-B22), the earliest from 2011. Galileo Bar (T1-B22) was last inspected on Jul 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Galileo Bar (T1-B22) is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.
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Jun 27, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2078254 DATED:08/11/2017 38 Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink adjacent to the food prep/service area with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. 11/11/2017 . INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/14/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT RIGHT DOOR OF THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK SUPPLIES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink adjacent to the food prep/service area with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels.
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Oct 13, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the 2 door reach in cooler (not prep top) with a torn gasket. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the soda gun holder/drain and in the refrigeration gaskets. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the bar area to have dirt and debris along the walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop resting in the ice bin at the back up ice bin. Instructed facility to store the scoop in a sanitary fashion with handle away from ice and to maintain.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR BIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET WASHER.
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Jul 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR BIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SINK IN BAR AREA NOT PROVIDED WITH PROPER SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR COMPARTMENTS.
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Apr 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, COOLERS AND ICE BINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS UNDER BAR COUNTER AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROGHOUT BAR, STORAGE ROOM AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS UNDER BAR COUNTER. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 21, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER TANK.
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Jun 24, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR PREP COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN 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. FLOOR UNDER SINKS UNCLEAN,MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WINDOW SILLS AROUND THE RESTAURANT/BAR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AT THIS TIME HANDSINK IS BEING REPAIRED
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Jan 6, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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. FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Galileo Bar (T1-B22) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Galileo Bar (T1-B22) on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Galileo Bar (T1-B22)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Galileo Bar (T1-B22).
Has Galileo Bar (T1-B22)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Galileo Bar (T1-B22) have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Galileo Bar (T1-B22) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Galileo Bar (T1-B22) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Galileo Bar (T1-B22) is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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