Galleria Marchetti

825 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Italian
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Galleria Marchetti has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2013. Galleria Marchetti was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Meat slicer behind blade not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees clothing hung on clean dishes rack, Instructed to keep a way.
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90
Nov 15, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 24, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EASTERN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
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90
Oct 11, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF, SALSA, POTATOES, ETC) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, FLOUR, AND BREAD CRUMBS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE EDGES OF THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE HOLDING THE COFFEE MAKER WITH FOOD AND LIQUID STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE WALLS OF THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH AND SEAL WALLS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CEILING VENT LOCATED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 28, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE COAT ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE COAT ROOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK OF THE FLOOR 6" IN THE LIQUOR ROOM FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Oct 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER ASSEMBLING READY TO EAT FOODS (LETTUCE, CHEESE, SLICED FRUIT) ONTO SMALL PLATES WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT HAVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. ITEMS WERE DENATURED/DISCARDED OF, APPROXIMATELY 8LBS. VALUED AT $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE. FRONT SINK WAS BLOCKED BY BOXES AND THE REAR SINK HAD METAL PARTS INSIDE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND TO USE THEM FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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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 THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLBASE BEHIND ALL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS THROUGH OUT. FOUND THE WASTE DRAIN PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE NOT OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE PIPE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDER THE SANITIZER COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 27, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK REMOVED FROM THE SERVICE BAR WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AS IT WAS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED. 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM AND WALK-IN COOLER UNIT USED AS A WARM BEER STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVED FROM THE SERVICE BAR WITHOUR PRIOR APPROVAL FROM CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AS IT WAS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COVER OR PAINT THE EXPOSED DRYWALL SECTION AT THE CEILING SOFFIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 15, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL HAND SINKS AT BARS IN TENT BANQUET AREA.
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Aug 5, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE LARGEST UTENSIL. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE REMOVED DUE TO REMODELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INFORMED MANAGER ON PROPER EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL SANITATION IN 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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Oct 24, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Supplies in storage rooms not elevate or maintained. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Foods not protected during storage, display or service. Observed interior of ice machine panel and parts with black griddy substances coming in contact with fresh ice being made and contaminating fresh ice.Instructed to shut down ice machine, dispose ice, detail clean and sanitize. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on machine.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. High temperature dishmachine final rinse at 164 F. Instructed that high temperature machine must have a final rinse of 180 F to properly sanitize utensils and equipment. Serious citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink at main bar not maintained or operated. No hot or cold running water. Instructed to supply hot and cold running water at handsink at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Filters and exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Supplies in storage rooms not elevate or maintained. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Galleria Marchetti last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Galleria Marchetti on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Galleria Marchetti?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Galleria Marchetti.

Has Galleria Marchetti's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Galleria Marchetti have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Galleria Marchetti 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 Galleria Marchetti inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Galleria Marchetti is inspected roughly once per year on average.