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CLARK GAS STATION 1

444 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · GAS STATION

Inspection summary

CLARK GAS STATION 1 has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 11, 2010. The most recent inspection, on April 19, 2021, found no infractions.

4 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 7, 2011. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on October 7, 2011. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on October 7, 2011. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 16 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 18, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 16 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR NOT CLEAN, DAMAGED PRODUCT IN SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER OF SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT FRONT SELLING AREA AND REAR STORAGE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SEATING AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVISE ON DOOR.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DEFROST ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: WASHBOWLS, CABINETS, SHELVES, RACKS, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST AND DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IN GARAGE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNSUED ITEMS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
  7. Complaint

    13 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. OWNER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINKS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND ACCUMULATION OF JUNK AND MATERIALS ON GROUND SUCH AS MUFFLER, BREAK ROTORS, STRUTS, WOOD, BUCKETS FILLED WITH STAGNANT WATER, METAL PARTS AND FOUND RECYCLING GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING LID AND FILLED WITH GARBAGE AND RECYCLING MATERIALS, DUMPSTER LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MATERIALS, JUNK, AND PROVIDE GARBAGE LID TO KEEP CLOSED AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN IN USE. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED IE. SMOOTHIES. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STORED ON TOP OF ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND BUILD-UP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARD, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. FOUND CUSTOMER TOILET AND URINAL NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, FOUND NO SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL NOR TOILET PAPER IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. TOILET, URINAL ARE FILTHY AND FILLED WITH URINE DUE TO TOILET AND URINAL NOT FLUSHING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL METAL DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: WASHBOWLS, CABINETS, SHELVES, RACKS, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST AND DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 35. 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. REPAIR WALL SECTION NEXT TO TOILET IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND REMOVE CARDBOARD TAPED TO SAID WALL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK IN GARAGE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNSUED ITEMS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO RAISE THRESHOLD AT OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR UNITS, SERVICE GARAGE, AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 35. 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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AT UPPER WALL, WALLBASE, AROUND PIPING AT DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
  10. License

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND OVERHEAD GARAGE SERVICE DOORS WITH 2 INCH GAP BENEATH SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAME TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (I.E BAIT STATION LOCATION DIAGRAM, ETC.) SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. PAINT WORN SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL/PAINT FLOOR AT DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR UNITS, SERVICE GARAGE, AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
    • 35. 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. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS UNDER WASH BOWL IN TOILET ROOM, AT UPPER WALL, WALLBASE, AND AROUND PIPING AT DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET.
  11. Not Ready

    0 infractions

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