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Galway Arms: health inspection history

2440-2442 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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Address: 2440-2442 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Facility type: Restaurant
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Nov 25, 2025
License number: 49336
Latest inspection: Nov 25, 2025 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
Records shown: 6 inspections, Dec 13, 2021 to Nov 25, 2025

Across these 6 inspection records, results were: 3 × Pass; 2 × Fail; 1 × Pass w/ Conditions. 50 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Nov 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15--MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Nov 18, 2025 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT BAR, PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. WATER WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN TURNING KNOBS. WATER IS TURNED OFF BY CLOSING WATER VALVE BELOW HAND SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BOTTOM OF PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MAIN PREP LINE AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Oct 31, 2024 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

9.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE HANDLE RODENT BAIT STATION STORED UPRIGHT BETWEEN WALL AND FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO STOVE WITH BARE HANDS, MOVING BAIT STATION OUTDOORS AND DID NOT WASH HANDS AFTERWARDS.PERSON IN CHARGE THEN PROCEEDED TO HANDLE SLICED CHEESE WITH BAREHANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES' MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI…
16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA AND BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE MEASURED AT 0 PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PERSON IN CHARGE TURNED OFF MACHINE AND REMOVED ALL ICE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SHAVED PARMESEAN CHEESE 56.4 F,GRATED PARMESEAN CHEESE 54.7 F, CRUMBLED FETA CHEESE 45.5 F, LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES 47.8 F, HAMBURGER 61.7 F AT APPROXIMATELY 108 LBS VALUED $88 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED EXPOSED SNAP RODENT TRAP DEVICES UNDER KITCHEN STOVE WITHIN TWO FEET OF FOOD COOLING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE ENCASED TRAPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN THE EVENT RODENT IS CAUGHT.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED COOLING FOOD IN ICE BATH STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STOVE IN KITCHEN, FOOD STORED ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT LIDS, AND POTATOES STORED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE NOT TO STORE FOOD ON THE FLOOR, PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIDS FOR STORAGE AND TO ADDRESS LEAK FROM CEILING
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER ON TOP FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS BLOWN OUT ABOVE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: NOTED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING COVERING CEILING LIGHTS ABOUT DISHMACHINE AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 18, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: : 2-402.11--- NOTED COOKS WITH BEARDS. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- EXCESSIVE RUST ON LOWER METAL SHELVING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE/STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. : 4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(B)--- TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.--
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 5-205.15--- NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR COMPARTMENT SEAMS BEING REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST REPAIR WITH A METAL WELD.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: : 6-201.17--- NOTED SEVERAL DIRTY/SOILED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 6-201.11--- FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.----DAMAGED CEILING WITH CHIPPING…

Aug 8, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE VIOLATION #5-203-11 FOR CITATION.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN, BAR AND BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE # #5-203-11 FOR CITATION.
10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. DISH WASHER MUST EXIT THE DISH MACHINE ROOM AND ENTER ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF ROOM TO THE COOKS LINE/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
16.FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDInspector comment: NOTED THE CHLORINE SANITIZER DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE BAR NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE GLASSES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: NOTED COOKS WITH BEARDS. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.
44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS/BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: EXCESSIVE RUST ON LOWER METAL SHELVING OF THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE/STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: EXTREMELY DIRTY/STAINED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----CAULKING AT THE SAME SINK IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CLEAN. MUST REPLACE.
49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLERS.
51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: NOTED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTERIOR COMPARTMENT SEAMS BEING REPAIRED WITH "PLUMBERS PUTTY". MUST REPAIR WITH A METAL WELD.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED SEVERAL DIRTY/SOILED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.----DAMAGED CEILING WITH CHIPPING PAINT/PLASTER, MISSING FLOOR TILES ALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----RAW WOODEN 2X4…
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-13-21 REPORT #2545480 NOT CORRECTED #55- OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 13, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WOMENS WASHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR AND AT DUMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. RESTORE AND MAINTAIN WATER PRESSURE.
55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS ON MAIN COOKING LINE NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.