DEC 31
2025
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CLARK CATERING, INC..
YOUR CALL. 56/100
8218 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 31, 2025 · passed
11 of 17 inspections passed, 5 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED THE WALLS ARE NOT COVERED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE NEWER FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
MAY 12024FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2024
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(RUSTY). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR WHERE DRY STORAGE WITH SMALL WITH DEEP FREEZER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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.
SEP 282023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SEP 212023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2023
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST ICE FROM CHEST FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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SEP 262022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(RUSTY). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN DEEP FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING) TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOV 62019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED CLOSED RECEPTACLES ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED SOME MINOR FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SEP 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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).
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN.
JUN 72017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPACE TILES
APR 142016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 14
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
AUG 182015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
SEP 262014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, RUSTY FLOOR AND INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING CONDENSATION LINE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AND KNOBS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.
APR 122013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 12
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST COMPLETE ORGANIZING STORAGE IN REAR GARAGE TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
MAR 272013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2013
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP.MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.
MAR 22011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
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 .
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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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