Galley the
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Galley the nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Galley the's latest score of 55 falls below the Clewiston average of 76. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Three small flying insects at soda box station. Operator will call pest service. Small flying insects not landing on food. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched face with gloved hands and did not change gloves. Operator educated employee, who then changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili prepackaged in sink at 62 F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager did not have agreement, manager signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Air conditioner dripping water on table. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at customer soda center and at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dishwasher area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Chili prepackaged in sink at 62 F. Operator removed as could not ascertain time item had been left unfrozen. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
47
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink. Operator will call dishwasher company for service . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. One rodent dropping on top of dishwasher. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwasher area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair above coffee station and in storage area by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under breaker box D next to walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at waiting station. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area, and on line. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-21-4
50
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked roast in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap in large stall, male restroom.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ice bucket at ice machine cracked . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, on cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Smoked sausage in walk in not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, bulging above coffee station.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in seating area, at dishwasher and triple sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Buckets wet nesting at drying station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at large reach in cooler by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in walk in cooler at corners.
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Ketchup and mustard packets stored on floor under table. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
41
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Four pounds of Scallop dated 8/4 . Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Four pounds of Scallop dated 8/4 with strong odor.. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese dressing at 48 degrees. Operator placed ice on top for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 95° hot holding. Operator placed on rapid heat,reaching 165. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans of pudding rusted. Operator removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in dishwasher area. One at walk in freezer.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler with raw tube hamburger. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly, chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator set triple sink and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area by can rack. Operator removed cigarette from area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dishwasher area.
16-46-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom, walk-in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Galley the last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Galley the on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Galley the?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Galley the.
How does Galley the compare to other restaurants in Clewiston?
Galley the most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clewiston average of 76.
Has Galley the's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Galley the have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Galley the 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 Galley the inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Galley the is inspected around two times per year on average.
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