Did Galapagos Cafe pass its last health inspection?

Galapagos Cafe at 3800 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Aug 13, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at Galapagos Cafe?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOKED TCS FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. EIGHT 5LB BAGS OF COOKED RICE PILED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.2F. ALSO NO

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Galapagos Cafe

3800 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 13, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 13, 2025

#20PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOKED TCS FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. EIGHT 5LB BAGS OF COOKED RICE PILED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.2F. ALSO NOTED COOKED CHICKEN IN BROTH IN A DEEP, LARGE COVERED POT AT 46.5F AND A LARGE, DEEP COVERED POT OF CHICKEN BROTH AT 75.2F. DATE LABELS INDICATED FOODS WERE PREPARED TODAY. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RICE AND QUICK CHILL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ICE BATHS WERE MADE FOR THE CHICKEN CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
#21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN SAUCE ON THE UNLIT STOVE TOP BEING HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 96.6F. MANAGER STATED THE FOOD WAS MAS IN THE MORNING. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED REQUIRED TEMPERATURES FOR HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS GUARD/COVERING FOR BOTH MICROWAVE OVENS.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM AND AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.----RAW WOOD AS REPAIR ON THE FLOOR THRESHOLD FROM THE COOKS LINE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 13, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 16, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 28, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 10, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2013	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 4, 2010	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2010	License Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 23, 2010	License Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2010	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Galapagos Cafe — questions

Did Galapagos Cafe pass its last health inspection?: Galapagos Cafe at 3800 W Lawrence Ave was inspected on Aug 13, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Galapagos Cafe?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOKED TCS FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. EIGHT 5LB BAGS OF COOKED RICE PILED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.2F. ALSO NO
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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