RecordWell Data

Clark

1200-1210 W 111TH ST, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County

59cited violations
2serious tier
10inspections
43tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2704091
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025140
20244261
20212100
20203191

Inspections

  1. Jun 23, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE SODA CRATES IN THE REAR BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING AND ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD SLEVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN WOOD AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO MAKE AREAS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALK IN BEVERAGE COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH SODA CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR THAT WOULD ALLOW EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING AREA.

  2. Oct 18, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. REAR STORAGE CABINET IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND SIDE STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Oct 16, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. REAR STORAGE CABINET IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND SIDE STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2604319 10-8-24 #54 OBSERVERED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTICLE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR PICK UP AND OR INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  4. Oct 10, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELF, AND 10-12 ON STORAGE SHELF WITH PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. REAR STORAGE CABINET IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVERED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTICLE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR PICK UP AND OR INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND SIDE STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Oct 8, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELF, AND 10-12 ON STORAGE SHELF WITH PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND DEBRIS. REAR STORAGE CABINET IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      HANDWASH SINK IN OUTSIDE BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVERED WASTE PIPE AT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER CAN NOT DRAIN DUE TO PIPE IN POOR REPAIR. WATER IS FALLING TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT DRAINPIPE AND USE THE OTHER BATHROOM ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVERED OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTICLE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT GARBAGE COMPANY FOR PICK UP AND OR INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR AND SIDE STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Nov 10, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Nov 3, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 193.8F PREPARED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR(1/2" GAP BETWEEN DOORS) AND REAR ENTRY DOOR(1/4" GAP ON BOTTTOM LEFT CORNER) NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, FRONT COUNTER AND SALES AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT SHALL BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-42-010(B)

  8. Mar 9, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING , FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR

  9. Mar 6, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING , FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING 38.0F. HOWEVER MUST STILL PROVIDE COOKER AND HOT HOLDING UNITS FOR MAINTAINING FOOD,( GROUND BEEF) AT PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

  10. Feb 7, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING , FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, HAND SINK IN WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES. ALSO HOT WATER NOT PROVIDE DUE TO LEAK UNDER SINK WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON. MUST MAKE ALL REPAIRS AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT MINIMUM OF 100.0F.. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 50.0F PRIORITY VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED NO PREP TABLE FOR PREPARING FOOD OR STORING HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING FACILITIES. WALK IN COOLER 64.5F. ALSO NO HOT HOLDING UNITS, COOKER OR MICROWAVE PROVIDED FOR FOODS BEING PREPARED ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE. WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT DISHWASHING FACILITIES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNCLEAN DISPLAY SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE DISHWASHING AREA, ALL DISPLAY SHELVES IN CUSTOMER AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF COOLER, COFFEE STORAGE CABINET.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HANWASHING SINK IN CUSTOMER OUTSIDE REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WASHROOMS USED BY ANY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANIARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALLS, FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO THROUGHLY CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNCLEAN DISPLAY SHELVES, WOOD, BOXES,PAINT,CRATES,STICKS,ETC STORED ON ALL OF THE SHELVES USED TO STORE DRY STORAGE SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE OF UNUSED ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED, MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK IN COOLER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.