Galileo Bar (t1-b22)
11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 34236
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 29, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 27, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 7, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2078254 DATED:08/11/2017 38 Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink adjacent to the food prep/service area with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. 11/11/2017 . INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/14/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT RIGHT DOOR OF THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK SUPPLIES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Aug 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink adjacent to the food prep/service area with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed the 2 door reach in cooler (not prep top) with a torn gasket. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed slight dirt accumulation in the soda gun holder/drain and in the refrigeration gaskets. Instructed facility to clean and maintain all.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed the floor in the bar area to have dirt and debris along the walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Observed the ice scoop resting in the ice bin at the back up ice bin. Instructed facility to store the scoop in a sanitary fashion with handle away from ice and to maintain.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 3, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR BIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET WASHER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 9, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR BIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SINK IN BAR AREA NOT PROVIDED WITH PROPER SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR COMPARTMENTS.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 18, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, COOLERS AND ICE BINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS UNDER BAR COUNTER AND STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROGHOUT BAR, STORAGE ROOM AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS UNDER BAR COUNTER. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 21, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER TANK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
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. INTERIOR PREP COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER SINKS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;
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Not serious
Minor
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. WINDOW SILLS AROUND THE RESTAURANT/BAR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. AT THIS TIME HANDSINK IS BEING REPAIRED
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 6, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.