GAVROCHE.

Chicago Health Dept

1529 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

2 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

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.

Minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

JUL 30
2024
PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WHEELS OF BOTH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHEELS OF BOTH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EASTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EASTSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN WALLS UNDERNEATH BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED WALLS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

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