What is Galit Restaurant's health inspection score?

Galit Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Galit Restaurant last inspected?

Galit Restaurant was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Galit Restaurant have?

Galit Restaurant has 11 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Galit Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Galit Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Galit Restaurant serve?

Galit Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Galit Restaurant

Name: Galit Restaurant
Address: 2427-2429 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 99

2427-2429 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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0Excellent

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #22 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

56%

Clean Rate

1.2

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2427-2429 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Dec 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

Jun

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Complaint4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. FOODS SUCH AS 3 PANS OF COOKED BRISKET, SHREDDED LAMB MEAT AND POTATO DUMPLINGS WERE FOUND RANGING FROM 45F-58F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
NOTED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR 48.7 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS TURKEY SHAWARMA, CHOPPED LEAFY GREENS, WHOLE AND PUREED BEANS, BEURRE MONTE (BUTTER SAUCE), CUMIN GLAZE, AND LATKES (POTATOE PANCAKES) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.8 F - 56.6 F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 58 LBS VALUED $313 BAGGED AND DISCARDED IN COMPOST BIN BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND SHELF IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ANY KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE ELEVATED A MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ABOVE OR DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK ----ALSO MUST NOT STORE CLEAN INVERTED POTS ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE SAME SAID SINK.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
CLEAN MIXING BOWLS STORED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS OR PARCHMENT PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CRACKED/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL WITH OPEN CREVICES. MUST REPLACE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
EVIDENCE OF SMALL FLIES(OVER 20) ON WALLS AND BOXES IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM AREA. REMOVE FLIES, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PIZZA AREA BY THE BRICK OVEN. REPAIR ISSUE.

Base deductions−9 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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