Pass

Clark Catering, Inc.

8218 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Catering ZIP 60617 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Dec 31, 2025

Clark Catering, Inc. was last inspected on December 31, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 31, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical4 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed the walls are not covered behind the cooking equipment in the newer food prep area. Instructed to provide coving.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

27 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings and electrical outlets in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one of the light fixtures in the rear where dry storage with small with deep freezer is located. Instructed to provide light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors inside the walk in cooler in poor repair(rusty). Must replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings and electrical outlets in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one of the light fixtures in the rear where dry storage with small with deep freezer is located. Instructed to provide light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace missing fanguard cover in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must defrost ice from chest freezer

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must remove drainline from 3- compartment sink to a open site floor drain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace some broken floor tiles in kitchen and make concrete floor smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing fanguard cover in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost ice from chest freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove drainline from 3- compartment sink to a open site floor drain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace some broken floor tiles in kitchen and make concrete floor smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors inside the walk in cooler in poor repair(rusty). Must replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean and defrost the interior of the reach in deep freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the kitchen in poor repair (missing) tiles. Must replace and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed a thermometer is needed inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity. Observed about 30 rodent droppings located behind the pipes that are located outside of the toilet room. Observed about 10 rodent droppings around the grease under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contcting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryers and oven with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed closed receptacles are needed inside of the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed some minor food debris under the fryers. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  14. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  15. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy on premises; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 no vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit or diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed facility missing the consumer advisory reminder statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.15 instructed to clean and maintain the blade of the can opener at the prep table in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 instructed to clean the bottom of the deep fryers in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the rear of premises,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen area,instructed to repace tiles

  17. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the unused cooler in the rear dirty. Must clean to remove food debris.

  19. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  20. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage dumpster overflowing preventing lid closure,this is a food source for rodents and other pest,serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean bottom compartments of deep fryers,has accumlation of grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall base behind the stove,has grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area

  22. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exteriors of deep freezers, rusty floor and interior door panel of walk-in cooler. Replace missing condensation line inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interiors and exteriors of all deep fryers, ovens, and all other cooking equipment, coolers used for storage, shelves underneath prep tables, exteriors and interiors of white storage containers in room where deep freezers are located.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing floor tiles in food prep area. Clean floors along the bases of the walls(fuzzy build-up behind washing machine), underneath all storage shelves and behind all heavy equipment(coolers and deep freezers-debris, dirt), and greasy build-up underneath and behind all cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean greasy build-up from filters, hood and attached equipment underneath hood(ansel system), food material and grease from walls in food prep area. Replace loose wall cove from bottom section of wall in rear. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout. Seal opening around pipe underneath washbowl in employee washroom

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing self-closing device on washroom door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucets and knobs at both 3 compartment sinks in food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unnecessary articles from small storage area at front section of rear storage room, all articles must be stored elevated 6 inches off floor and all areas must be accessible for cleaning, inspecting and servicing by pest control company. Mop must be properly stored upright to air dry to prevent insect breeding.

  24. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must complete organizing storage in rear garage to prevent a pest harborage area.

  25. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed more than 38 mice droppings on bottom storage shelves,12 on lower shelf by mop sink area,over 40 mice droppings behind freezers,on floor by motor near washroom,on floor wood boards,in rear inside garage 3 mice droppings on equipment.must clean and sanitize all areas.contact pest co.serious citation issued

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Water leaking from grease trap.must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inside garage too cluttered,excessive storage stored along walls .non walkway.wood articles not properly stored.must remove anything not using and organize all storage off floors and walls to prevent pest harborage area.

  26. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SIDE STORAGE AREA REPAIR SIDE WALL.

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