FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
THE GALLERY CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 14, 2022
Complaint
License #2458831
2
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE SEATING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE LEFT WALL WHERE DRY STORAGE IS STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE SEATING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE LEFT WALL WHERE DRY STORAGE IS STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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