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CLARK ST. MARKET, INC.

7007 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

CLARK ST. MARKET, INC. has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 26, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 4, 2014, found no infractions.

1 of 6 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: Food temperature control, Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

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

What these findings mean

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

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 26, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on January 21, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 18, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 17 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 21, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

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

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 26, 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND FRESH FRUIT PACKAGED WITHOUT LABELS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.(CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES)
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION OF 7-18-2013,REPORT #1106687 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. IT WAS KEPT INSIDE THE OFFICE. FOUND COMPLIANCE SUMMARY REPORT OF 7-26-2012 POSTED ABOVE ENTRANCE DOOR. NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND MANAGER POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DRY FOOD ON TOP THE SHELVES INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID CASE CLEAN. DEBRIS AND DRY BLOOD ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS..MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,AT BUTCHER AND PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED LIGHT BULBS AT LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO REPAIR. NO DRAIN STOPPERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • HALLWAY THAT GOES OUTSIDE IS EXTREMELY CLUTTER WITH SHELVES CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AREA,REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED.REMOVE SHELVES FROM INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KIND OF HAM AT TEMP OF 45.5F, 48.9F AND 51.8F; FRESH CHORIZO SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 49.7F.FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALL DISPLAY COOLER IN BUTCHER'S AREA,UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40.7F;FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 60,VALUE $ 245.42. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF HOUSE FLIES(OVER 8) AND SMALL FLIES(OVER 20) THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDING BUTCHER'S/PREP AREA AND HALLWAY THAT GOES OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE PREP TABLES,CUTTING BOARDS AND BUTCHER'S AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DRY FOOD ON TOP THE SHELVES INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT BUTCHER'S AREA,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID CASE CLEAN. DEBRIS AND DRY BLOOD ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS..MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,AT BUTCHER AND PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED LIGHT BULBS AT LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO REPAIR. NO DRAIN STOPPERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • HALLWAY THAT GOES OUTSIDE IS EXTREMELY CLUTTER WITH SHELVES CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND OTHER ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AREA,REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED.REMOVE SHELVES FROM INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REDUCE/SHORTEN THE LENGHT OF CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OR VERIFY PRESENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL ABOVE THE DAIRY CASE NOT PAINTED,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND SEAL BOARD BETWEEN WALL AND CEILING. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISPLAY CASE BY THE REAR DOOR IN SELLING AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CAULKING OPENED AT METAL SHEET ABOVE ROTISSERIE UNIT, MUST SEAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING VALVE BESIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT CHEMICAL DISPENSER.
  6. License

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND TWO WALK-IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:46.8F TO 47.6F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REDUCE/SHORTEN THE LENGHT OF CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR VERIFY PRESENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADDITIONAL FILTER IS NEEDED UNDER THE HOOD, ABOVE ROTISSERIE UNIT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL ABOVE THE DAIRY CASE NOT PAINTED,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND SEAL BOARD BETWEEN WALL AND CEILING. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE DISPLAY CASE BY THE REAR DOOR IN SELLING AREA
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CAULKING OPENED AT METAL SHEET ABOVE ROTISSERIE UNIT, MUST SEAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING VALVE BESIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT CHEMICAL DISPENSER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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