Pass

The Gage

24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Restaurant ZIP 60603 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 9, 2026

The Gage was last inspected on February 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

February 9, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 .: must provide a splash guard at hand sink in 1st fl. Bar area next to dump sink

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: : 4-101.19 : must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler and place on adequate shelving units.must remove rust from walk in cooler cooler shelves.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: : 6-501.13 : must clean food debris build up from floor drains.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed expired food handlers training for some employees must provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical18 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practies by dish washer handling dirty and then clean dishes wearing plastic gloves and not changing gloves & washing hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 8)

      Hands clean & properly washed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods by food handler observed food handler put several hand fulls of cooked french fries on a plate for service.product was discarded by manager.must provide a barrier (tongs, gloves,deli paper )to handle ready to eat foods.(priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signs at hand sinks in butcher room,cook line,1st & basement bar areas & beverage station.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust faucet handle to stay on longer to wash hands in unisex toilet room.must repair or replace unisex & men's middle toilet room hand sink faucet in poor repair.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 4lbs. Cooked rice-44.3f and 30lbs.cooked lamb shanks-51.8f-53.2f inside of walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.34lbs. $551.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 15 or more live small flies on walls and flying around in 1st & basement bar areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/2/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in 1st fl. Bar area next to dump sink.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed scoops stored inside of bulk food containers and on topside of containers must store in a clean manner.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed preset table wear not covered & glasses not inverted to prevent contamination must set properly to prevent contamintaion.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper useage of plastic gloves by dish washer.

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler and place on adequate shelving units.must remove rust from walk in cooler cooler shelves.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on butcher room walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gauge cock on high temperature dish machine not operable must repair or replace and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from interior panel of ice machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove drainline hose from hand sink in beverage area to a open site floor drain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall bases in pastry walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep,dish washing areas and coolers including floor drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling vents in 1st fl. Prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from upper walls in dining areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout lights at hood of cooking equipment and unisex toilet room.missing light shield at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handlers training for some employees must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black slime buildup on the top interior shoot of restaurant used for human consumption. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  4. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: High temp dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse of 122f. Instructed manager to provide 180f final rinse temperature. machine was being used during inspection. priority violation 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: TCS food held at improper temperature. Found 2 large container (20lbs) of beef gravy held in walk-in cooler at 66.4f, food item placed in cooler a day before. Instructed mgr to hold cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. 30lb of gravy discarded valued at $60. priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Improper cooling method used for TCS foods ( cooked chicken, thick gravy ), using large deep tubs for cooling down hot food, covered tightly. Instructed manager to use shallow/small containers, uncover or cover loosely when cooling down TCS foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all food utensils after washing.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared tcs food items (cooked pasta) in containers in walk in cooler without labels. Instructed to provide discard date labels (not to exceed 7 days) on all foods prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours and maintain. Manager corrected on site priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed flour and salt out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler touch ready-to-eat food bacon with bare hands and add to salad in kitchen at food line. Also noted food handler touch ready to eat food cut orange with bare hands at bar. Food employees’ may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Must use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed both low temperature dish machine in first floor bar and low temperature dish machine in basement bar area maintaining improper chemical sanitizer readings of 0ppm of chlorine. Instructed to repair machines so that they are capable of delivering sanitizer at proper concentrations of 50-100ppm of chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperatures. Found chicken in the walk-in cooler @ 64.3f andshort ribs @ 48.4f in cold holding cooler. Instructed all tcs foods must be held at 41f or less at all times. Manager voluntarily discarded food during inspection. Priority violationi 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed flour and salt out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in dish area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burnt out light bulb in the main prep line. Instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection for certified manager. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Obstructed hand wash sink in dish room, found a large tub of frozen fish placed in sink to thaw. Instructed not to use hand sink for other than hands washing. Priority foundatio violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: High temperature dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse while machine being used, final rinse temp at 109f. Instructed manger to provide 180f or higher. Priortiy violation 7-38-025. By the end of inspection a repair man arrived and repaired washer final rinse.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Not conforming with approved haccp plan, found 15 lbs vacuum packaged foods( beef,chicken..) in walk-in cooler with no dates or labels. Instructed to date and comply with all record keeping. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $200.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash signage at hand wash sink in bar. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of black slime on interior of ice machine being used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove all ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following time/temperature control for safety foods being held at the following improper temperatures: scallops at 46.4f, mussels at 49.4, hamburgers at 46.4f, and beef at 51.8f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 20lbs of mussels valued and 1 gallon of scallops valued at approximately $200 and 15 lbs of hamburgers and beef valued at approximately $100. Instructed to maintain all time/temperature control for safety food items at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two coolers on cooks line containing tcs foods maintaining improper temperatures. One cooler in the middle of the cooks line was maintaining an improper ambient temperature of 51.6f and the other at the end of the cooks line was maintaining an improper temperature of 57.1f. While on site a repair technician arrived got both coolers to maintain proper temperature. Instructed to maintain all coolers containing tcs items at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards throughout the cooks line covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a torn gasket on prep cooler underneath espresso bar. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  9. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed priority violation noted. Please see violation #9. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement by each employee and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat celery for drinks by a bartender behind the bar and bare hand contact with ready to eat bread by a food handler in the food prep area. Instructed to never allow bare hand contact with ready to eat foods and to always wash hands and use food grade disposable gloves when handling all ready to eat foods at all times. Manager instructed employees to discard said items, wash hadns and put on food grade disposable gloves during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soda gun nozzles with a minor accumulated debris located at the downstairs bar area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some prep cooler units without thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed glassware and utensils being pre-set on the customer dining tables without protection from possible contamination. Instructed to invert glassware and cover utensils so that they are protected from contamination at all times.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a black substance on the walls located around the high temperature dish machine in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed crevices, on the wall under the prep table located across from the high temperature dish machine. Instructed to seal and make surface smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Recent Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards stained with deep dark grooves attached to the prep coolers located across from the cooking equipment. Instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on the floors located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak on the hot water knob at the 1 compartment sink behind the 1st floor bar. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards stained with deep dark grooves attached to the prep coolers located across from the cooking equipment. Instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak on the hot water knob at the 1 compartment sink behind the 1st floor bar. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  13. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from report #1982613 dated 2/3/17; 35 observed the wall in disrepair behind the booster heater next to the high temperature dish machine in the dish room. Instructed to repair and maintain all walls. Instructed to correct previous minor violation and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed tables being preset without utensils protected and glassware inverted. Instructed to not preset tables or set tables with glassware inverted and utensils protected or set tables upon guest arrival and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards stained with deep dark grooves attached to the prep coolers located across from the cooking equipment. Instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak on the hot water knob at the 1 compartment sink behind the 1st floor bar. Instructed to repair and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall in disrepair behind the booster heater next to the high temperature dish machine in the dish room. Instructed to repair and maintain all walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink with plastic used as a drain stopper and the waste pipe leaking at the cookline exposed handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain proper drain stoppers and repair all plumbing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 2 door prep cooler in the prep area with no thermometer. Instructed to provide and maintain thermometers inside of all prep coolers.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior food contact surfaces of both ice machines inside of the prep area with mold and a pinkish grey substance. Instructed to discard all ice and clean and maintain the interior food contact surfaces of the ice machines. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall in disrepair behind the booster heater next to the high temperature dish machine in the dish room. Instructed to repair and maintain all walls.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink with plastic used as a drain stopper and the waste pipe leaking at the cookline exposed handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain proper drain stoppers and repair all plumbing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 2 door prep cooler in the prep area with no thermometer. Instructed to provide and maintain thermometers inside of all prep coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain a hair restraint at all times food is handled.

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature, found 20 lbs of black bean soup stored in a large plastic container at 58.3f in walk-in cooler, container placed in cooler a day before. Instructed mgr to cool potentially hazardous foods properly and hold at 40f or lower. Item discarded valued at $25. Critical citation issued 7-38-005.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Found both low temp dish washing machines at bar with no traces of sanitizer on test strips, machines being used during inspection. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Both machines are tagged, not allowed to use. Must contact the office of cdph for tag removal request when ready. Critical citation issued 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Food debris noted on under prep cooler in main kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Several light fixtures at kitchen ceiling missing a shield. Instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Drain lines for soda guns at bar not connected, instructed to connect.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Open containers of employees drinks above food prep tables, instructed to keep away or provide lids.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, also cooks with beard not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to wear.

  17. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the cooking equipment on the front cookline with accumulated grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hot knob leaking at the prep area 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards throughout the prep area with deep dark groovesand discoloration. Instructed to replace and maintain all cutting boards.

  19. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed the bar, rear prep and dish washing exposed hand sinks with no paper towels. Instructed to provide and maintain a method for hand drying at all hand washing facilities. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 live fruit flies on the walls surrounding the mop sink by the dish washing room. Instructed to provide additional pest control to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards throughout the prep area with deep dark groovesand discoloration. Instructed to replace and maintain all cutting boards.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wet mop stored inside of the mop bucket at the mop sink. Instructed to hang or invert all wet mops.

  20. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No hand soap provided at bar hand sinks while observing an employee slicing limes and lemons at bar. Instructed to disignate a hand sink at bar area with soap and paper towels. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean coffee mug racks stored too close to mop sink, instructed to keep away.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Missing lids on bar ice bins, instructed to install. Exposed unclean wood panel under bar counter, instructed to seal. Drain lines for soda guns at bar not draining properly, instructe dto repai and maintain. Damaged cooler door gaskets, instructed to repalce.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing a light shield at rear prep area ceiling light fixture, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice bucket stored on floor, instructed to keep off.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners, storage areas and under/around all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain walls around sinks, dishmachine and cooking equipment in prep area.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all cutting boards with deep dark grooves in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate all items off the floor atleast 6" inside the walk in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a shield to the light above the pastry prep area.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT DRAWER COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DRAIN PIPE INSIDE PREP COOLER NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY AND DRIPPING AT THE LOWER SHELF INSIDE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT TO DRAIN OUTSIDE COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOLING UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS STUCK ON BACK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN PREP LINE. HOLES TRAPPING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  24. Pass

    Consultation · Pass

    No violations

  25. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND MAIN KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 62.8F, WHERE PERISHABLE ARE STORED AND COOLED DOWN, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPS AT 40F OR LOWER, COOLER IS TAGGED, NOT ALLOWED TO USE FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE, MUST FAX A TAG REMOVAL REQUEST WHEN READY.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPS: 35 LBS OF RAW ELK MEAT AT 49.2F, 7 LBS OF CHICKEN BROTH AT 50.2F, 24LBS OF HEAVY CREAM AT 49.8, 7LBS OF HAM AT 50.3F AND 6 GAL OF MILK AT 49.0. ALL FOODS WERE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN A DAY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $638.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE GOOD WORKING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLERS KEPT IN THE WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED OFF ICE CUBES IN BAR AREA ICE BINS

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.