What is Gallery Cafe's health inspection score?

Gallery Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gallery Cafe last inspected?

Gallery Cafe was last inspected on December 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gallery Cafe have?

Gallery Cafe has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gallery Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Gallery Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Gallery Cafe

Name: Gallery Cafe
Address: 734 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 96

734 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/16/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #266 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Dec 16, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Jan 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Dec

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Food container stored under sewer lines in basement, instructed to enclose or move food containers.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
Pottery plants stored above food production area, instructed to remove.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A CUSTOMER SEATED AT THE CAFE WITH THEIR DOG THAT WAS NOT A SERVICE ANIMAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 FOUND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total

62/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
FOUND MEAT PATTIES IN DEEP FREEZER IN OPEN BAG. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND SUGAR IN BULK CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD WHEN STORED OUTSIDE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON WALLS/CABINETS IN THE PREP AREA. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOUND STAFF HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. COS DURING INSPECTION: HAT WAS PROVIDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND TWO EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−38 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LIQUID SPLATTER INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ABOVE PANEL WHERE WATER FLOWS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

Base deductions−2 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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