Galata
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Galata has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 168F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AT BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Sep 5, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED PREP COOLER UNDER GRILL TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 60F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED ONE-DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER AT 55F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. SEE ABOVE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5 LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 51.5F, 3 LBS OF LOBSTER AT 66.3F, AND 5 LBS OF HAMBURGER AT 61.3F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 13LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Sep 22, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL, AND DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 15, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND 15 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL, AND DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID NEEDED TO GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE UNISEX (LEFT) WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT AT BAR, DISH ROOM, AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GLASSES ON FLOOR OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN CEILING OF DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN THAWING IN BUCKET OF WATER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY THAW ITEMS UNDER RUNNING WATER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 6, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER AT THE COOKS LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.0 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE. BEEF PATTIES, TURKEY PATTIES, LAMB CHOPS, AND SALMON FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57F TO 60F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (LAMB, CHICKEN, SALMON) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE WITH HANDLE IN ICE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN LOCATION PROTECTED FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION OR INSIDE MACHINE WITH SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF ICE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE COOLERS ON THE COOKS' LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINKS FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID NEEDED TO GARBAGE CAN INSIDE THE UNISEX (LEFT) WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS, ABOVE THE DISH AREA, AND THE BAR. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-- OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Nov 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE SOLUTION LEVEL READING AT 00 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CHLORINE SOLUTION LEVEL MUST BE AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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May 28, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED HOSE THAT DISPENSES SANITIZER AT 3-COMP WAREWASHING SINK DISCONNECTED. INSTECUTED TO RECONNECT AND REPAIR TO ENSURE SANITIZER PROPER DISPENSES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID NEEDED TO GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 23, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD (COOKED STEAK, RICE,TOMATOES,HUMMUS, COOKED BEANS ) PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (RICE, TZIKI SAUCE, COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, TOMATO SAUCE HELD IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS ON SITE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU ITEMS FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR UNIT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICROWAVE WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 16, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA DISPENSERS AND CADDY'S BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
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Mar 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF KITCHEN FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Aug 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR TOP OF DISHMACHINE WITH CALCIUM/LIME BUILD UP. INSTD TO DE LIME SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE ICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOKING HOOD, FILTERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. MULTI USE GLASSWARE IN BAR IMPROPERLY STORED IN NON CONSUMABLE ICE. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (ELEVATE NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE).
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Jan 12, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME.
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Dec 30, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE LOWER DOOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANTIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND UNUSED HOSES IN NORTH EAST CORNER OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Galata last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Galata on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Galata?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Galata.
Has Galata's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Galata have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Galata 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 Galata inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Galata is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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