Pass

Michelle Clark Ac. Prep. (H/S)

5101 W Harrison ST, Chicago, IL 60644

School ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 22, 2026

Michelle Clark Ac. Prep. (H/S) was last inspected on April 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 22, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucet not functioning properly at right sink in boys' washroom near serving area. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at middle sink in boys" washroom near unused cafe. Observed missing caulk at loose sink in girls' washroom near serving 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 dust buildup on ceiling vents in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

23 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 2 door cooling unit located in rear storage area and cooling unit with cold hold unit attached with dried food debris on interior surfaces of equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in rear storage area under wired rack with dried food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed equipment in place in rear storage, unused serving space, and used service area with excessive dried food debris on surfaces. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned-out light bulbs in rear storage rooms. Instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed approximately 35 small rodent droppings in the following areas during the time of inspection they are as follows...behind employee lockers located in the prep area, in the manager's office scattered on the floor under the desk and in corners near the garbage can, in the rear storage area in the corner underneath the rolling cart storing unused equipment. Instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). No 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: 6-501.112 observed dead mouse on floor underneath shelving unit in rear storage area during time of inspection. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed equipment in place in rear storage, unused serving space, and used service area with excessive dried food debris on surfaces. Instructed 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: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTED LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (b). NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burned-out light bulbs in rear storage rooms. Instructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. 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: Observed handsink in rear prep area without hot or cold water during time of inspection. Instruted to provide hot water @ at minimum 100f. Priority violation. #7-38-030 (c) no citation issued.

      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 approximately 35 small rodent droppings in the following areas during the time of inspection they are as follows...behind employee lockers located in the prep area, in the manager's office scattered on the floor under the desk and in corners near the garbage can, in the rear storage area in the corner underneath the rolling cart storing unused equipment. Instructed to remove droppings and clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). No 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 dead mouse on floor underneath shelving unit in rear storage area during time of inspection. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed equipment in place in rear storage, unused serving space, and used service area with excessive dried food debris on surfaces. Instructed 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 RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE TIGH-FITTED LIDS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (b). NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs in rear storage rooms. Insructed to replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fan in the main prep area with build up of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the reach in coolers and freezer with a build up of food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      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 throughout the facility under equipment with a build up of dirt and debris. (corrected on site) instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored inside ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination. Manager immediately properly store ice scoop.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Obsered an excessive amount of ice build up in the interior of 2-door tall freezer. Must remove excess of ice 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 faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing and brokeb floor tiles in front of walk-in freezer in kitchen food preparation area. Must repair/repace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's employee washroom. Must provide andd maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment, along the wall base and in corners inside the walk in coolers and in the dry storage rooms to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and dirt build up inside light shield covers throughout kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored throughout the kitchen and food prep area. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around cooking equipment, along the wall base and in corners inside the walk in coolers and in the dry storage rooms to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the vent covers and ceiling tile around them to remove dust and debris in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed the walk-in cooler with an air temperature of 44f. The cooler was used to store potentially hazardous fo0ds such as sour cream and chicken. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures inside of the walk-in cooler. Observed chicken at 46.4f, fish at 48f, sour cream at 45.9f, and ham at 45.6f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 76# of food worth $127. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed overflowing garbage over the top of the garbage dumpster so that the dumpster lids could not be closed. Management instructed to maintain adequate garbage pickup so that garbage does not accumulate over the top of the dumpster. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: No hot water was provided to the handwashing sinks in the 2nd floor boy's washroom outside of the gym. Management instructed to provide hot water above 85f for handwashing at all handwashing sinks. Serious violation 7-38-030.

  13. 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: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler and freezer to remove spills and debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE TEACHER'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 1st FLOOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  14. 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: Floors need cleaning in the storage area,underneath shelving unit,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover inside the walk-in freezer in prep area

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing glass at the serving line of house 2; must replace glass so that food is protected from contaminants while on the serving line. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some dust on fan cover in walk-in cooler; must clean to remove dust. Observed dust on ceiling vents in kitchen and ceiling tiles surrounding vents in kitchen; must clean vents and tiles. Some dust observed inside of light shields in kitchen; clean shields.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen prep area: ceiling and ceiling vents has build up of grease and dust. Must detail clean prep area cieling and vents.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen prep area light shields has build of dust and grease. Must detail clean light shields.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Two out of four hand sinks in men toilet room, frist floor, are not working . Must repair hand sink in men toilet room first floor.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label the bulk food containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Condenser walkin freezer needs to be serviced when on defrost the unit dripps water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the hood and pipes under the hood has some grease buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the ice from the floor in the walkin freezer.thick with buildup.

  19. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice machine has black substance and lime buildup inside the unit. Serious citation given. Machine is tagged. Do not use. Instructed to clean and sanitize the unit. When the unit is clean and sanitized fax a letter to the cdph 312 746-4240 and an inspector will return.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label the bulk food containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The condenser walkin freezer needs to be serviced when on defrost the unit dripps water.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the hood and pipes under the hood has some grease buildup on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove the ice from the floor in the walkin freezer.thick with buildup.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  21. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 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: Noticed mice droppings throughout in book rooms on 1st and snond floors about 50 in 4 book rooms and gym storage room. Detail clean santize all areas. Citation issued

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT-IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT IN ALL BOOK ROOMS-STORAGE ROOM-ELECTRIC VAULTS ETC. SEAL ALL FLOORS WITH CRACKS, i.e. FLOORS IN BOYS WASHROOM.

    • 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. SEAL ALL HOLES THROUGHOUT-REPLACE DISCOLORES CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE'S WOMEN LOCKER ROOM. NOTED DAMAAGED CEILING ON SECOND FLOOR CEILING REPAIR SAME DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA HEAVY WITH DUST AND WALLS OVER WALK IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY URINALS IN 2ND FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM, REPAIR SAME. REPAIR BROKEN WATER FOUNTAINS THROUGHOUT.

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, MUST RE-SURFACE FLOOR BY OVERHEAD DOOR

    • 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. MUST REPLACE BADLY DAMAGE CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must store employees belongings nice and neatly one designated area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LOW WATER PRESSER IN BATHROOMS BASEMENT AREA AND ADJUST WATER MIXING GAGE IN STUDENT 2ND FLOOR GIRLS BATHROOM

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN ALL UTILITY CLOSET, STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.