Clark
7050 S DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60636 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store/Gas Station)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2895962
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 26, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES SEEN UNDER EQUIPMENT AS DESCRIBED IN COMPLAINT.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DIRT AND STICKINESS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREA OF STORE BY THE ICE COOLER TO REMOVE ITEMS ON FLOOR AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING TILE AND CEILING VENTS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOME MISSING CEILING TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. FOUND SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
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Dec 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED SEVERAL CASES OF WATER STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND BOTTLES INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS; SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AT COFFEE STATION.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND SALES FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP & DELI COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,SERVICE COUNTER,WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,SALES FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS TO DRY.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
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May 8, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALLS AND WALL BASE, CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. Violation Codes: 6-201.17 OBERVED THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT NEED CLEANING. Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: NOTED A FEW DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 26, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSE OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND IN THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
PREMISES HAS NO DUMPSTER OR PROOF OF SERVICE AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PROIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALLS AND WALL BASE, CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE NOTED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBERVED THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT NEED CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED A FEW DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EITHER SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGH OUT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.