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THE GALLERY CAFE

1760 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE GALLERY CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626366

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GALLERY CAFE · 1760 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH ROASTED COFFEE BEANS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA MUST ELEVATE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 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.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166912

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GALLERY CAFE · 1760 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOOSE FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO STABILIZE SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978949

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GALLERY CAFE · 1760 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE MINI REFRIGERATOR BEHIND THE COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP FROM THE FREEZER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COB-WEBS AND DUST BUILDUP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE PRODUCE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD AND LIQUID BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM AND SECURE THE FAN VENT COVER TO THE CEILING.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763401

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GALLERY CAFE · 1760 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPEN CEILING METAL AT SOUTH-WEST AREA ABOVE THE FRONT DOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763323

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GALLERY CAFE · 1760 W NORTH AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2458831.

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