Gala Banquets
5639 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Restaurant ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 24, 2025
Gala Banquets was last inspected on September 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 24, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
27 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed high-temperature dish machine in the bar area in poor repair, person in charge aware of dish machine in poor repair and labeled dish machine with out-of-order sign before inspector arrival. Dish machine unable to reach minimum sanitization water temperature of 180.0f. Instructed to repair or replace high-temperature dish machine to reach minimum sanitization water temperature. Tagged the dish machine on-site with information to contact cdph for re-inspection upon repair or replacement and before use. Priority violation. 7-38-025 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed both microwaves in kitchen area with handles in poor repair with duct tape, or missing. Instructed to repair or replace handles on microwaves in kitchen area and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of ovens and deep fryer in the rear kitchen area to be soiled with build-up of encrusted grease deposits. Instructed to clean and degrease nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of encrusted grease deposits and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 certified manager with expired 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.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine in bar maintaining an improper surface temperature of 152.6f as measured by irreversible thermometer. Machine tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain machine so that it is capable of raising the surface temperature of utensils in interior to at least 160f. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on doors of walk-in cooler and 3 door prep cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no shiled over 1 lightbulb in hood over cook line. Instructed to correct.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2572688 dated 3/16/2023: #51 " found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine waterline.must provide where it can be located and serviced." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1 certified manager with expired 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.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour,sugar,etc.).must label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.must store inverted.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine waterline.must provide where it can be located and serviced.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket at 2-door refrigerator in rear. Must repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine on site at bar area. Must provide irreversible registering temperature indicators on site at all times to accurately measure the utensil surface inside dish machine. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash cans in women's bathroom. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed holes in wall behind bar where glassware is being stored. Instructed to fill holes.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food containers identified with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall behind mopsink and wall around rear prep/dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach-in cooler and freezer. Must use food grade food storage bags.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to store cleaning supplies 6" off the floor underneath 3 compartment sink for easy access on cleaning.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain wall with dried food spillage around rear prep/cooking area, behind prep table.---------must clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager, soda/beverage drain line must be draining onto floor drain behind bar.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage racks with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to install exposed hand sink (with hot and cold running water equipped with soap and hand drying device or paper towel) behind bar.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: No employee food handler training certificate on premise. Instructed to provide.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice macine, filters on exhaust hood and deep fryer cabinet not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in storage shed not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain inside of upper compartment of ice machine at the kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base especially at the front bar selling area and by the deep fryer at the rear food prep area.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean had excess build up not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, front bar areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, dining areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor behind equipment in prep area and in bar area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ventilation and light covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Hole noted in wall behind storage rack. Instructed to seal hole.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation not provided in men's and women's toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unused ice maker in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace unit.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.