THE GAGE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: 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.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN COFFEE MUG RACKS STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.