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Gayle'S Best Ever Grilled Cheeese
108 N State St, Chicago 60602 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jan 21, 2026
11
Inspections on record
7
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 21, 2026
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,DUST BUILD UP ON FRONT PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 : OBSERVED TABLE TOP DEEP FRYERS ON REAR PREP TABLE AND NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE MUST PROVIDE UNDERNEATH VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 1, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 24, 2022 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Gayle'S Best Ever Grilled Cheeese — questions
- Did Gayle'S Best Ever Grilled Cheeese pass its last health inspection?
- Gayle'S Best Ever Grilled Cheeese at 108 N State St was inspected on Jan 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 11 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Gayle'S Best Ever Grilled Cheeese?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STO
- 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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