Gallagher's
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Gallagher's stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.
Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed live baby cockroach crawling on top of the dishwasher in the bar area at time of inspection. PIC removed the cockroach and cleaned the area in question. Discussed pest control requirements with PIC. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 10/28/2025 to verify the correction
6-501.111(C)
90
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection. **2nd Consecutive Violation**
2-102.12(A)
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a heavy accumulation of black organic matter on the interior roof of the ice machine adjacent to the server station. Ice machines must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the accumulation of organic matter and mold. PIC burned down ice and cleaned the ice machine at time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with the PIC. Maintain clean prior to next routine inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed 200+ PPM chlorine sanitizer being dispensed at the dish machine located within the bar area actively in-use at time of inspection. PIC stated that they will call their chemical supplier to have the machine recalibrated. Instructed bartender to discontinue washing glassware at the bar until the dish machine is able to dispense chlorine sanitizer at 50-100PPM or per manufacturer's recommendations. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels
4-602.11(E)
90
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 20, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed ice-build up on the freezer door within the walk-in cooler and throughout freezer room. The build-up is rendering the door inoperable. Discussed repairs for freezer with PIC. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
95
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 mixing wands stored as clean beneath food prep area counter with visible food debris on the food-contact surfaces. Per PIC, one of the mixing wands was meant to be dismantled and placed in the warewashing area, the other two mixing wands were out-of-use. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pork green chili (110'F), and red chili (101'F) in the process of cooling, being stored in the walk-in cooler for 1 hour on speed racks in deep containers at time of inspection. All TCS foods being cooled in deep containers were transferred to shallow containers to allow for rapid cooling. Discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means
3-501.15(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Observed two baby cockroaches roaming throughout the kitchen area, specifically: directly adjacent to the dishwashing area, and in front of the mop sink. Discussed proper pest control with PIC. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 9/20/2024
6-501.111(C)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed ice-build up on the freezer door within the walk-in cooler and throughout freezer room. The build-up is rendering the door inoperable. Discussed repairs for freezer with PIC. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-501.11
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gallagher's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gallagher's on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gallagher's?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gallagher's.
How does Gallagher's compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?
Gallagher's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.
Has Gallagher's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gallagher's have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gallagher's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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