Galbi BBQ & Hotpot

2051 W Warner Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Korean

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged four inspections at Galbi BBQ & Hotpot, the earliest from 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “common name-working containers”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Galbi BBQ & Hotpot's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand wash sink near the ware wash machine did not have an approved hand drying provision at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed knives hanging on the magnetic strip that have oil and food debris on it. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that only clean knives shall be stored with the clean knives. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed RTE/TCS food (Cooked, cooled vegetable dishes and salads for buffet line) that did not have a date. Person in charge (PIC) stated the food was made the previous day and placed dates on them at time of inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection

3-501.17

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle of cleaner that did not have a label. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all chemicals need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination. PIC used a marker to write the name on the spray bottle at time of inspection

7-102.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two leaks at the 3-compartment sink in the ware wash area. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

Inspector notes: The large stall in the women's bathroom did not have a cover for the sanitary receptacle. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Provide prior to next routine inspection

5-501.17

Sep 25, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container in the hand wash sink near the ware wash station. There were also pieces of raw meat in the sink. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all hand wash sinks can only be used for hand washing and never for dumping or storing dishes. PIC moved the items from the hand wash sink and cleaned it at time of inspection. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection

5-205.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The menus need the consumer advisory on the side with the raw meat and an asterisk with the menu items that are raw. Offering and serving undercooked proteins requires an approved consumer advisory at all points of sale; and must contain an approved disclosure method and reminder statement. Must provide approved consumer advisory at all points of sale prior to re-inspection. ***Re-inspection scheduled for 07/31/2025

3-603.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle of cleaner without a label on it. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that all cleaners and chemicals need a label to reduce risk of chemical contamination

7-102.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Galbi BBQ & Hotpot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Galbi BBQ & Hotpot on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Galbi BBQ & Hotpot?

Across the inspection record, “common name-working containers” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Galbi BBQ & Hotpot.

How does Galbi BBQ & Hotpot compare to other restaurants in Chandler?

Galbi BBQ & Hotpot most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Chandler average of 95.

Has Galbi BBQ & Hotpot's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Galbi BBQ & Hotpot have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Galbi BBQ & Hotpot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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