Clark Elementary
1045 S Monitor, Chicago, IL 60644 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 22191
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 20, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EXIT DOOR #7 ON 1ST FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BULB IN PREP AREA FREEZER BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 18, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 22, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 3, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 30, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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).
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 14, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 24, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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
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Not serious
Minor
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
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Not serious
Minor
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.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 23, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
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
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Not serious
Minor
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
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Not serious
Minor
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
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Not serious
Minor
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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Not serious
Minor
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.