Pass

Gavroche

1529 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant ZIP 60610 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 3, 2026

Gavroche was last inspected on June 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 3, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the fan covers in the basement walk in cooling unit in need of a detail cleaning from dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dust build on the lighting over the serving line. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination, as dishware sits on the top shelf.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Noted shellfish (mussels)in a container inside the basement walk in cooler with no identification tags as required by the code. Instructed management to always have tags attached to the each batch until the last product is used and then the tag must be stored for an additional 90 days in a folder. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $30.00 through denaturing process. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a vacuum packaging machine on site and assorted food items inside the walk in cooler vacuum packaged with no proof of haccp or variance per health code requirement. Instructed management to discontinue the vacuum packaging process until a variance and haccp are approved by the health department.the food items that was vacuum packaged was also tagged and held for inspection chicken wings about 10 lbs priority foundation violation#7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles at the basement food prep/dry storage area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in westside all gender washroom. Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings at left and right base of garage like patio door in dining area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      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: Observed damaged gaskets on left door at base of both small two door cold holding units in first floor prep area. Instructed to repair or replace damaged gaskets on left door at base of both small two door cold holding units in first floor prep area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on wheels of both fryers. Instructed to clean wheels of both fryers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in eastside all gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in eastside all gender washroom for sanitary products.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unsealed wooden walls underneath bar counter. Instructed walls shall be designed, constructed and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed reddish brown buildup on interior of floor drain in front prep near bar handwashing sink. Instructed to clean interior of floor drain in front prep near bar handwashing sink and maintain. Observed buildup and debris in corners, on floor and along bases of wall in front prep and dishwashing area. Instructed to clean in corners, on floor and along bases of wall in front prep and dishwashing area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on filters in hood. Instructed to clean filters in hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for all employees with a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with a city of chicago food service sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.