THE GAGE

24 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60603 · Restaurant

26 inspections

Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 9, 2026
4 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - 3-307.11 .: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA NEXT TO DUMP SINK
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - : 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.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - : 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFeb 2, 2026
24 infractions
- 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
  - 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)
- 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
  - 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)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BUTCHER ROOM,COOK LINE,1ST & BASEMENT BAR AREAS & BEVERAGE STATION.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 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.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - 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)
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 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)
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA NEXT TO DUMP SINK.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ON TOPSIDE OF CONTAINERS MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED PRESET TABLE WEAR NOT COVERED & GLASSES NOT INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION MUST SET PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINTAION.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
- 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER USEAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY DISH WASHER.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 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.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BUTCHER ROOM WALK IN COOLER.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED GAUGE COCK ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE HOSE FROM HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PASTRY WALK IN COOLER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING AREAS AND COOLERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN DINING AREAS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 15, 2024
0 infractions
CanvassAug 8, 2024
1 infraction
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILDUP ON THE TOP INTERIOR SHOOT OF RESTAURANT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ComplaintMay 2, 2023
4 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - 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.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - 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.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - 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.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all food utensils after washing.
ComplaintNov 15, 2022
5 infractions
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - 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.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - 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.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ComplaintOct 17, 2022
11 infractions
- 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
  - 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.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - 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
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - 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.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - 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.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 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
CanvassMar 29, 2021
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 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)
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - 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.
- 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
  - 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.
CanvassDec 4, 2019
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - 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.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - 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.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - 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.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH ESPRESSO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
ComplaintAug 27, 2018
8 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - OBSERVED PRIORITY VIOLATION NOTED. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #9. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - 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.
- 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
  - 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.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED SODA GUN NOZZLES WITH A MINOR ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE DOWNSTAIRS BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLER UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - 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.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS LOCATED AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 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.
Recent InspectionApr 12, 2018
0 infractions
ComplaintApr 6, 2018
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED LEAK ON THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionMar 9, 2018
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED LEAK ON THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintMar 2, 2018
4 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - 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.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - 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.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED LEAK ON THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 3, 2017
3 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - 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.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
CanvassJan 24, 2017
5 infractions
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - 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)
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - 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.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - OBSERVED A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
CanvassMay 24, 2016
7 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - 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.
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - 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
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON UNDER PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES AT KITCHEN CEILING MISSING A SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUNS AT BAR NOT CONNECTED, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OPEN CONTAINERS OF EMPLOYEES DRINKS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY OR PROVIDE LIDS.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, ALSO COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
ComplaintSep 4, 2015
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FRONT COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE HOT KNOB LEAKING AT THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 20, 2015
1 infraction
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVESAND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
ComplaintJul 13, 2015
4 infractions
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
  - 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
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - 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
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVESAND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED THE WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG OR INVERT ALL WET MOPS.
CanvassAug 15, 2014
6 infractions
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
  - 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.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - CLEAN COFFEE MUG RACKS STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - 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.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - ICE BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF.
CanvassSep 9, 2013
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS, DISHMACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
CanvassNov 9, 2012
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR ATLEAST 6" INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE PASTRY PREP AREA.
CanvassMay 18, 2011
4 infractions
- 32. 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. DRAIN PIPE INSIDE PREP COOLER NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY AND DRIPPING AT THE LOWER SHELF INSIDE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT TO DRAIN OUTSIDE COOLER.
- 32. 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. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT DRAWER COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - 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.
- 34. 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 IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN PREP LINE. HOLES TRAPPING WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
ConsultationMay 28, 2010
0 infractions
CanvassMay 26, 2010
5 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - 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.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - 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.
- 32. 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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - 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.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - 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