Clark-A & a Gas Fuel Mini Food Mart

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • 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 eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler and provide adequate shelving units.

     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 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS 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) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS,DIRT BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER .

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jan 6, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   11 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. 40 or more mice droppings inside of motor at unused slushee machine in rear storage area,on floor inside of walk in cooler,under rear storage shelves,on chip display shelf. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/6/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must eliminate crates used for food storage in rear storage area, walk in cooler and sales floor and provide adequate shelving units.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood rear storage shelving units.

     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 provide sink stopper for 3- compartment sink.must repair or replace missing fan guard covers 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 clean debris build up from walk in cooler shelving units,coffee station cabinet,lower vanity in toilet room,unused front prep cooler & cold holding unit,reach in freezer,compressor unit in walk in cooler,service counter shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed toilet in poor repair missing flushing handle on toilet observed a string tied to inside of bowl and hanging from side of toilet bowl to flush toilet must repair and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from walk in cooler ceiling.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing ceiling tiles in toilet room,holes in upper walls behind service counter,above toilet room door on sales floor,hole in wall under electrical box.must remove excessive caulking around door in rear area to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive debris,dirt build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in rear storage area,sales floor,walk in cooler and where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace ventilation in toilet room.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2600786 8/23/24 not corrected- #51-5-205.15 : observed faucet handles at coffee station area handwashing sink loose and in poor repair, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace faucet handles and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.#53-5-501.17 : observed waste receptacle in washroom to be uncovered. Instructed to maintain all washroom waste receptacles covered at all times in unisex restrooms.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Aug 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 20 dead flies in 3-compartment sink basin in rear area. Instructed to remove dead insects at adequate frequency to prevent buildup or decompoisition and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed faucet handles at coffee station area handwashing sink loose and in poor repair, but functional. Instructed to repair or replace faucet handles and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed waste receptacle in washroom to be uncovered. Instructed to maintain all washroom waste receptacles covered at all times in unisex restrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

4. Nov 9, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in front counter, service counter, rear storage and walk-in cooler areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, sinks, shelving units, pallets, display shelves. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink and leaking faucet on 3-compartment and utility sinks in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing and stained ceiling tiles in washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Oct 27, 2022 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   1 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washig signs at hand washing sink in prep, washrooom and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 60 mice droppings scattered on floor, shelves and electrical equipment in sales, rear prep and storage areas, live roach crawling on top of display cooler behind front counter, several flying insects in prep, washroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in front counter, service counter, rear storage and walk-in cooler areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted behind front counter. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

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

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, sinks, shelving units, pallets, display shelves. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink behind front counter and leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spills, dust, dirt, and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of walls and doors in all areas. Instructed manager to clean 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 missing and stained ceiling tiles in washroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Mar 4, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in behind front counter. Instructed manager to invert to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed foil used as liner inside prep cooler. Instructed manager to remove.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, sinks, shelving units, pallets, display shelves. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

7. Feb 24, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   5 critical11 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

     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: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean-up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in coffee prep area in sales area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in coffee prep area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following cold tcs food not maintaining proper temperature in prep cooler: sliced turkey 58.8f, turkey sandwiches 58.6f, polish 58.5f, milk 58.1f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 50lbs and $100 worth of product. All cold food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on packaged sandwiches in prep cooler. Cold ready to eat tcs food held more than 24 hours shall be labeled with date by which food is to be consumed or discarded. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 54f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on pop storage shelves in rear prep area, pasta and chip shelves in sales area, inside chip trays on display shelves, on floor under chip shelves in sales area., along walls and corners in prep, sales, and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an extermnator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sugar stored on floor in coffee serving area, candy on floor behind front counter. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on hand washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear proper hair restaints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food equipment and utensils stored inside utility sink. Instructed manager to remove, re-wash, rinse, sanitize and store in sanitary manner.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in behind front counter. Instructed manager to invert to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed foil used as liner inside prep cooler. Instructed manager to remove.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, sinks, shelving units, pallets, display shelves. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster not covered and debris on ground around dumpster. Instructed manager to properly cover dumspter, clean and maintain outside garbage area. 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: Observed clutter in front counter, prep, dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and organize all areas to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Aug 11, 2017 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Aug 9, 2017 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

     Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink in rear dishwashing area. Instd to provide same with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Violation 7-38-030 critical.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

     Inspector’s note: Food not protected during preparation, display, and service. Exposed fly strips with dead flies above prep table and prep cooler in prep area. Instd to remove same for proper food protection. Violation 7-38-005a serious

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (italian beef, ground beef, etc). Violation 7-38-012a serious.

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

     Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

     Inspector’s note: Basins of 3-compartment sink not large enough for complete submersion of multi use equipment on site. Instd to provide larger 3-compartment sink to allow for complete submersion of largest piece of multi use equipment to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Floor through out not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear. Instd to remove and organize area.

10. Feb 10, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint or replace all rusty shelves and shelves that are no longer easily cleanable. Replace all stained chip trays on sales floor. Replace missing fan guards inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all storage shelves and plastic beverage racks inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove all debris and dirt from floors throughout along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy 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 and/or paint all walls throughout rear(heavily stained). Properly seal all cracks and openings in walls in rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at mop sink in rear.

11. Feb 3, 2017 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations