What is Gale Street Inn's health inspection score?

Gale Street Inn has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gale Street Inn last inspected?

Gale Street Inn was last inspected on December 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gale Street Inn have?

Gale Street Inn has 40 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gale Street Inn safe to eat at?

Gale Street Inn has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Gale Street Inn

Name: Gale Street Inn
Address: 4914 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 75

4914 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/12/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #832 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Dec 12, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-29 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Sep

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

5 Canvass3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med12 Basic

15 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE GLASSWARE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE BEING DISPENSED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MANAGER DISCOVERED AN EMPTY CHLORINE CONTAINER AND REPLACED AND PRIMED THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED RIBS AND 15 LBS COOKED AND COOLED SCALLOPED POTATOES WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. NO EXPIRATION DATES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. AL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MENU ITEMS SUCH AS MUSSELS AND BURGERS NOT REMINDED ON THE MENU FOR THE ADVISORY STATEMENT. REVIEWED DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST NOT STORE EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR SALAD PREP ROOM.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
CHEF NOTED WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AND INTERIOR METAL DOORS IN POOR REPAIR WITH BUCKLED/DAMAGED METAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PEELING TAPE AS A MEANS OF HANDLE GUARDS ON THE OVEN OR TO SECURE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN METAL PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
METAL COVING AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER MISSING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKING.----FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ASSORTED BROOMS AND MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON THE FLOORS. MUST STORE ORGANIZED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED STORAGE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS.

Base deductions−44 pts

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT BULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED FLOUR IN SILVER PAN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED KEGS AND RED BOX STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT ON NORTHWEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PANELS IN DRY STORAGE(PREMISES IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med6 Basic

11 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 57.9F. CORRECTED ON SITE, FOUR DRAWER COOLER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES(ABOVE 41F) IN 4 DRAWER COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. COLD TCS FOODS INCLUDE RICE 50.0F, CRAWFISH BUTTER 48.4F, ORZO 52.0F, SWISS CHEESE 48.7F, BUTTER 47.3F, ROASTED POTATOES 47.3F, FETA CHEESE 44.1F, COOKED SLICED ONIONS 44.2F, DICED TOMATOES 47.8F, BUTTER WITH COOKED ONIONS 50.5F, PASTA 45.5F, SPINACH 46.4F, COOKED BRUSSELS SPROUTS 45.1F, AND RICE WITH TOMATOES 46.4F. CORRECTED ON SITE,FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.(VALUED AT $105/WEIGHING 10 LBS)INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED FOUR DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FLOUR IN SILVER PAN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 3 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND GARBAGE CAN IN WINE/WATER ROOM, OBSERVED ONE LARGE LIVE ROACH IN SMALL KITCHEN PREP ROOM CRAWLING ALONG FLOOR NEXT TO SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT AND 1 LARGE FLY IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED KEGS AND RED BOX STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED TWO DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FIRST COMPARTMENT ON NORTHWEST SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN PANELS IN DRY STORAGE(PREMISES IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−42 pts

Jun 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INSIDE CONTAINER.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY VIOLATION. (FOOD SOLD UNDERCCOKED WITH NO ASTERISK/REMINDER STATEMENT NOT PROPERLY WRITTEN)NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST UPDATE REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INSIDE CONTAINER.

Base deductions−7 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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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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