SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE GALLERY.

EAT. 100/100

151 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 26, 2025 · passed

Passed all 16 inspections, but 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 26
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 10
2024
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 8
2023
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 17
2020
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 14
2019
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

JAN 18
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 20
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 21
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE COLD WATER FAUCET SO AS TO PROVIDE COLD WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IN THE MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM. SAID RESTROOM HAS 2 HAND WASHING SINKS. THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE HAS BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AT THE MAIN COOKING/GRILLING AREA. MUST REPAIR 1-COMP ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO DRAIN FASTER. SAID COMPARTMENT IS SLOW DRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD STAFF ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

NOV 10
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 24
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STAGNANT WATER UNDER ICE MAKER IN REAR OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

MINORFood Temperature
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CONDENSATION IN WALK-IN COOLER UNIT COOLING PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER NOTED IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO BAR, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.

DEC 10
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2DR FRIDGE CLOSEST TO THE STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE FROM BOTTOM SHELF.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND AROUND MOP SINK CLOSET FLOOR. ALSO REGROUT IN FRONT OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE STAFF LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE SODA ROOM AREA.

JUL 18
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MANAGEMENT VACUUMED THE FLIES AND ECOLAB WAS ONSITE FOR A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET FOR THE LIQUOR STOREROOM PREP COOLER. BOTH ICE BINS HAVE THE COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE USED FOR DRINKS AT THE BAR. MUST SEPARATE THE COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR BOTH ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL.

MAY 30
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND RUST.

JUL 18
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MOLD BUILD-UP ON ALL WALK-IN COOLER INSULATION INSIDE PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. LOOSE CAULKING NOTED ON WALL COVERINGS BEHIND COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE. ALSO SLOW DRAINAGE AT MENS TOILET ROOM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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