The Gage

February 2, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings17
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN BUTCHER ROOM,COOK LINE,1ST & BASEMENT BAR AREAS & BEVERAGE STATION. • 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.
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector 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)
code 8Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector 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)
code 9Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector 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)
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector 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)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. BAR AREA NEXT TO DUMP SINK.
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ON TOPSIDE OF CONTAINERS MUST STORE IN A CLEAN MANNER.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED PRESET TABLE WEAR NOT COVERED & GLASSES NOT INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION MUST SET PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINTAION. • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER USEAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES BY DISH WASHER.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector 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. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON BUTCHER ROOM WALK IN COOLER.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED GAUGE COCK ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE HOSE FROM HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS IN DINING AREAS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PASTRY WALK IN COOLER. • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING AREAS AND COOLERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

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