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CLARK CATERING, INC.

8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

Catering

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CLARK CATERING, INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2629217

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE WALLS ARE NOT COVERED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE NEWER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FIRST FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2618869

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2596827

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2595456

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OF TOOLS AND OTHER MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE GARAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR WHERE DRY STORAGE WITH SMALL WITH DEEP FREEZER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2582477 DATED 9-28-2023 STILL OUT OF COMPLIANCE. 47: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. 51: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN 55: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2593757

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER EGGS 50.5F, YOGURT 50.2F, HUMMUS 49.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER, APPROXIMATELY $500. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.3F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F FOR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(RUSTY). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OF TOOLS AND OTHER MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE GARAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTIAN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR HARBORING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR WHERE DRY STORAGE WITH SMALL WITH DEEP FREEZER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2582477 DATED 9-28-2023 STILL OUT OF COMPLIANCE. 47: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. 51: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO AN OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN 55: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2591888

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2582477

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2582119

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGE NEXT TO UNUSED REACH IN COOLER,ON DISH STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE,ON LEDGE OF STORAGE CABINET.ALSO. 10-12 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MOPSINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/21/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE , CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2564314

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(RUSTY). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING) TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2544665

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2538129

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2345587

Location recorded for this inspection · CLARK CATERING, INC. · 8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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