The Gallery Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
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Public records show 15 inspections at The Gallery Cafe stretching back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Oct 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 15 times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH ROASTED COFFEE BEANS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.13 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 29, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOTED FROM REPORT #2625764 10/22/25 #38-STILL OBSERVING CUSTOMERS BRINGING PET DOG INSIDE OF FACILITY ON A LEASH AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALSO DOUBLE DOG BOWL STAND NOTED AT INSIDE FRONT ENTRY DOOR OF DINING AREA. A REPEATED VIOLATION.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE THEY INQUIRE. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH ROASTED COFFEE BEANS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL CHEST FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA, PREP/DISH WASHING, AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COMING FROM BASEMENT AND PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND HANDLED BREAD AND SLICED CHEESE AND PUT IN OVEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38- 010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPX. 8 OPEN TOXIC RODENTICIDE POISON SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER AND BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,STAIR CASE,EQUIPMENT AND NEAR REAR DOOR MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER REMOVE POISON DURING INSPECTION (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-015)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES & CONTAINERS,BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS,UNDER STAIR CASE,IN REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR AMONGST CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPING CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/22/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,CHICKEN,MILK,ETC,)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:48 A.M.(COS)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SAME ABOVE MENTIONED EMPLOYEE GO OVER TO THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHED HANDS.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010) (CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUSTOMER WHITE SMALL PET DOG INSIDE OF FACILITY ON A LEASH AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AS CUSTOMER PLACED ORDER,NOTICED EMPLOYEE DIDN'T ASK IF DOG WAS A SERVICE ANIMAL.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE THEY MUST INQUIRE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH ROASTED COFFEE BEANS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY FOOD HANDLERS.(COS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNIT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM ALL CHEST FREEZER.
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Nov 21, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE ($50), AND A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR AFTER THE INSPECTION BEGAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 12 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE
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Dec 1, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN REFRIGERATORS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE BOTTOM MICROWAVE NEXT TO PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT SCATTERED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT BETWEEN COOLERS AND UNDER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Sep 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 14, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE SEATING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE LEFT WALL WHERE DRY STORAGE IS STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
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Apr 25, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 (SANDWICHES, MILK, EGGS) 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 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: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. THE MANAGER PROVIDED TOILET TISSUE DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD AND IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH IN TWO REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRCUTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PEST.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Jun 12, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD PESTS IN BASEMENT NEAR WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO PANINI PRESSES COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND HEAVILY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LOOSE TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION.
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Jun 19, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGG BURRITO, GRILL,TURKEY AND HAM SANDWICHES COFFEE WITH MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.MUST PROVIDE CITY O CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AN D MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 8, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE. MUST SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.
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Apr 30, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY 4 DROPPINGS (RAT) ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND STORAGE RACKS. OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY 20 DROPPINGS(RAT) IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BY PAINTINGS. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE. MUST SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOOSE FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO STABILIZE SINK.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE MINI REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP FROM THE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COB-WEBS AND DUST BUILDUP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE PRODUCE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD AND LIQUID BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM AND SECURE THE FAN VENT COVER TO THE CEILING.
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Apr 22, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ARE POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT SEALED TO CABINET BASE WATER SEEPING FROM NOT SEALED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF BLACK SMALL COOLER AND AT WHITE SMALL FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS GRIMES INSIDE THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS SPIDER WEBS ON SHELVES,UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,ON WATER PIPES,SIDE OF EQUIPMENTS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAN SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN PLASTIC COVING AT EAST-SOUTH CORNER IN BY THE WINDOW NEED TO BE REPLACED,AND NOT SEALED COVING NEED TO BE SEALED IN PREP AREA.DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA WHICH IS USED FOR STORAGE,NEED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPEN CEILING METAL AT SOUTH-WEST AREA ABOVE THE FRONT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO BURNED/MELTED LIGHT SHIELD COVER AT SAME AREA NEED TO REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Gallery Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Gallery Cafe on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Gallery Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at The Gallery Cafe.
Has The Gallery Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Gallery Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Gallery Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Gallery Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Gallery Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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