Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 24, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Gala Banquets
5639 N Milwaukee Ave
Last inspected Sep 24, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
8 inspectionsCanvass
Mar 11, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Feb 19, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 2, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 26, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON DOORS OF WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SHILED OVER 1 LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Mar 18, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Feb 26, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 26, 2024 · Original Source