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THE GAGE

24 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60603

Fail

Most recent inspection

Date
February 2, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Fail
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
24
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (24)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 6, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.