RecordWell Data

The Gage

24 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60603 · Cook County

120cited violations
14serious tier
26inspections
48tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1679829
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262280
2024210
2023142
20222163
2021130
2019162
20185171
2017280
2016172
2015381
2014161
2013130
2012140
2011140
2010252

Inspections

  1. Feb 9, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      : 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Feb 2, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      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)

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      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)

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      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)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA NEXT TO DUMP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ON TOPSIDE OF CONTAINERS MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

      GLOVES USED PROPERLY

      OBSERVED IMPROPER USEAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY DISH WASHER.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BUTCHER ROOM WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE HOSE FROM HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PASTRY WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN DINING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Aug 15, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Aug 8, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

  5. May 2, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all food utensils after washing.

  6. Nov 15, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  7. Oct 17, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      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

    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      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

  8. Mar 29, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      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)

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

  9. Dec 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT HAND WASH SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  10. Aug 27, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PRIORITY VIOLATION NOTED. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #9. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      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.

    • Serious Priority

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLER UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      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.

  11. Apr 12, 2018 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  12. Apr 6, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  13. Mar 9, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  14. Mar 2, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  15. Feb 3, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  16. Jan 24, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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)

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  17. May 24, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      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.

    • Serious Critical

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES AT KITCHEN CEILING MISSING A SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUNS AT BAR NOT CONNECTED, INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  18. Sep 4, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  19. Jul 20, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  20. Jul 13, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      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

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      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

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  21. Aug 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF.

  22. Sep 9, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  23. Nov 9, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE THE PASTRY PREP AREA.

  24. May 18, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

  25. May 28, 2010 Consultation · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  26. May 26, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      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.

    • Serious Critical

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.