Pass

Clark

7050 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Grocery Store/Gas Station ZIP 60636 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Sep 26, 2025

Clark was last inspected on September 26, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

September 26, 2025 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical5 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to post handwash signage for all handsinks and maintain. Corrected on site.

    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: Instructed to remove dead roaches seen under equipment as described in complaint.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the can opener blade at the prep table in need of cleaning; instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: No self closing device on washroom door; instructed to install a self closing device at washroom door.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under equipment where needed and inside of the walk-in cooler to remove spills, dirt and stickiness. Also clean floors in corner area of store by the ice cooler to remove items on floor and debris. Observed dust on some ceiling tile and ceiling vents; instructed to clean where needed and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found some missing ceiling tile; instructed to replace tile where needed. Found some water stained ceiling tile; instructed to replace tile where needed.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep area hand sink in dishwashing/prep area not accessible observed several cases of water stored in front of said sink and bottles inside of hand sink basin.articles were removed during inspection and must keep accessible at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand sinks in both prep/dish washing areas; soap was provided during inspection and must be provided and maintained.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(citation issued)(consolidated violation )

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying devices at hand sinks in both prep/dish washing areas. Paper towels were provided during inspection and must be provided and maintained.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)

      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 a gap along bottom of rear door must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

      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: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelving units in walk in cooler.must remove cardboard from lower shelf of prep table at coffee station.must eliminate crates used for storage in walk in cooler,rear prep/dish washing area and sales floor.

      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 stoppers for 3- compartment sink.

      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 prep & deli coolers,walk in cooler-fan guard covers,shelving units and reach in freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in front prep area,service counter,walk in cooler,stained ceiling tiles on sales floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler,sales floor under display shelves.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system for wet mops to dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all display shelving and interior of reach in coolers to remove spills and/or debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALLS AND WALL BASE, CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 OBERVED THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT NEED CLEANING. Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: NOTED A FEW DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no procedures or supplies for responding to a vomiting and/or diarrhea events as required. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mice droppings in the rear storage area scattered on the floor, inside the motor house of the reach in cooler and in the furnace room. Must remove and detail clean all affected areas. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all display shelving and interior of reach in coolers to remove spills and/or debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no dumpster or proof of service as required. Must comply and maintain. Proirity foundation violation #7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes and openings in to the walls and wall base, ceiling. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry points for pests.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Oberved the walls in the washroom dirty and ceiling vent covers through out need cleaning.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a few damaged and missing ceiling tiles through out premises. Must replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning through out especially where droppings were noted.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain either shatter proof bulbs or light shields through out.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.