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G.R. CLARK ELEMENTARY

1045 S Monitor, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · School

Inspection summary

G.R. CLARK ELEMENTARY has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 4, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 once on February 27, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 15 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2023. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 11 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on May 4, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

17 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LOOSE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EXIT DOOR #7 ON 1ST FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BULB IN PREP AREA FREEZER BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER STAINED WITH SPILLAGE OF SOME SORT AND THE FLOOR RUSTED. INFORMED AND INSTRUCTED THE FLOOR MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER STAINED WITH SPILLAGE OF SOME SORT AND THE FLOOR RUSTED. INFORMED AND INSTRUCTED THE FLOOR MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE COLD WATER KNOB IN THE KINDERGARTEN ROOM LEAKING WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE STAFF LOUNGE WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER #1 SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH ON THE FLOOR AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE KITCHEN RESTROOM AND ALL STAFF UNISEX RESTROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN/UNISEX RESTROOMS ON PREMISE.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN MILK COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE TWO CONVECTION OVENS IN THE KITCHEN USED FOR COOKING; MUST INSTALL PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE THE OVENS.
  13. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXHAUST VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROON, BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPAIR BROKEN CONCRETE AT FLOOR BASE NEAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS IN BOILER ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. (CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE UTILITY/MOP SINK ROOM HAS SPLASHED ON WATER STAINS AND A ODOR TO THEM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER STORE ALL WANTED ITEMS, 2ND FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
  15. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
  16. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WASHROOM
    • 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. SECURE/REPLACE MISSING/LOOSE WALL TILES IN 2NS FLOOR BOYS WASHROOM
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. NOTED SOME CLUTTER IN SOME STORAGE AREAS ELECTRICAL AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE SAME REMOVING UNWANTED ARTICLES.
  17. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
    • 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. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE SOME AREAS, DOWN HALLWAYS
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT BULB OUT
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 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 REMOVE UNUSED, UNWANTED ITEMS FROM STORAGE AREAS, CAUSING CLUTTER, BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS

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