Victory Center of Galewood

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 14, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) inside the kitchen 1 door stand-up cooler.observed milk at improper cold holding internal temperatures ranging from 47.4f-48.1f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 5#'s of food worth $10.00. Instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen 1 door stand-up cooler with an air temperature of 50.9f.the cooler was used to store (tcs foods)fruit juices, milk, etc. Instructed management to repair and maintain said cooler at 41f or colder at all times. Management immediately notified refrigeration repair service. The said cooler is tagged "held for inspection" at this time. Instructed not to use until repaired. (see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipment, under grills and shelves and fan covers inside of walk-in-cooler.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster with overflowing trash and no lid. Instructed to maintain and provide missing lid for said dumpster; outside garbage dumpsters must be able to close and remain tight-fitting in order to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b), citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with grease and dried food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout prep/cooking area especially under and around cooking equipments including grime build-up in floor drains underneath the dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dim lighting inside the walk-in-cooler and burnt-out light bulbs at kitchen exhaust hood system.instructed to provide brighter light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers inside employee washrooms to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on the premises.must have a valid sanitation certificate posted on the premises and that person-in-charge be on site while (tcs foods) are being prepared/handled and or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Feb 7, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sinks in main prep area without handwashing signage. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, floor drains, dish washing, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Oct 8, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no cold water at hand washing sink located at dish washing area/prep area. Hot water was found at 117f. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Jul 18, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on cereal bins. Instructed to provide common name on containers to properly identify.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light at ventilation hood.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Nov 9, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found accumulations of dirt, debris, and mold-like substances in the following areas: on the walk-in freezer and cooler door gaskets, on top of the hot-water dish machine, inside the large prep cooler (currently not in use), and inside the vulcan steamer. Must detail clean all said areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the 2-compartment sink faucet leaking. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found all dumpster lids open and unable to completely close due to overflowing garbage/cardboard inside the indoor waste receptacle room. Must keep lids covered when indoor dumpsters are filled and not in continuous use, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy dirt and debris build up on the floors in the dish area, behind cooking equipment, and by the mop sink. Observed food splatters on the walls in the dish area. Must detail clean said areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a black mold-like build up and dust on the fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. Must clean.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Nov 2, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 live small flies in the food prep/dish washing areas, and in the manager's kitchen office. Observed the small flies on the ceiling tiles and walls of said areas. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas and contact pest control service to eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found accumulations of dirt, debris, and mold-like substances in the following areas: on the walk-in freezer and cooler door gaskets, on top of the hot-water dish machine, inside the large prep cooler (currently not in use), and inside the vulcan steamer. Must detail clean all said areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Noted the 2-compartment sink faucet leaking. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found all dumpster lids open and unable to completely close due to overflowing garbage/cardboard inside the indoor waste receptacle room. Must keep lids covered when indoor dumpsters are filled and not in continuous use, and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy dirt and debris build up on the floors in the dish area, behind cooking equipment, and by the mop sink. Observed food splatters on the walls in the dish area. Must detail clean said areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a black mold-like build up and dust on the fan covers inside the walk-in cooler. Must clean.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Apr 8, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease build up inside of the fryer in the cooks line area. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak coming from the right faucet on the three compartment sink. Instructed management to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found heavy dirt accumulation inside the three floor drains in the dishwashing area. Instructed management to detail clean floor drains and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jan 23, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Jan 16, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies in the following areas food prep/dish washing areas, manager's office,approximately 15 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, ceiling and ceiling tiles, and equipments in these areas showed management.instructed to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas,pest control service is now reccomended to minimize or eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators provided for the high temperature dish machine. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors under and around the dish washing machine.instructed to clean floors in detail and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean excessive accumulations of dusts at exhaust hood above the dish washing machine showed manager.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. May 22, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the top of the dish machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. May 14, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 live small flies in the food preparation area on the walls, ceiling and equipment. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity in this area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the top and sides of the dishmachine, interior of the microwave, shelves below and above the steam table.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under the dish machine.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Oct 11, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n): no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11: no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.112(b): must provide thermometers inside all coolers and hot hold devices.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: must provide door sweeps for the garage and exit doors in the dumpster area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): must detail clean the surfaces of the cooking equipment in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

13. May 5, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, prep counter area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving not clean, had food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear kitchen area by 2nd exposed hand sink needs re-grouting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Walls that had food splattering by 2nd exposed hand sink, prep table need detailed cleaning, food splattering removed.

14. Aug 2, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Stove and cooking fryer has grease drippings, instructed to better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling vents above prep area and vents above dish machine area dusty, instructed to clean,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet at three compartment sink not clean, instructed to clean daily,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Soiled linen improperly stored, instructed to store properly,

15. Apr 15, 2015 Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted cutting board (next to steam table) in poor repair with deep seams. Instructed to refinish or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain storage and counter shelves with dust and food debris in prep/cooking area.---------must clean and maintain plastic dish/glass racks with excessive lime build-up or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor and floor drains with excessive food debris along the walls and in all corners in prep/cooking area especially underneath dish machine and 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage.--------must detail clean and maintain floor drain underneath 1 compartment sink in prep/cooking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper raised shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning inside dry food storage room in rear (noted milk crates are used as storage shelvings).

16. Mar 12, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted cutting board (next to steam table) in poor repair with deep seams. Instructed to refinish or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine behind upper panel with some build-up.--------must clean and maintain storage and counter shelves with dust and food debris in prep/cooking area.---------must clean and maintain plastic dish/glass racks with excessive lime build-up or replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor and floor drains with excessive food debris along the walls and in all corners in prep/cooking area especially underneath dish machine and 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide proper raised shelves 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning inside dry food storage room in rear (noted milk crates are used as storage shelvings).