Clark Street Beach
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2011, Clark Street Beach has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 27, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 27, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REAPPLY CAULKING AT WOMEN'S HANDSINK WHERE A GAP HAS FORMED BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE WALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR AT WEST END OF BAR, WHERE BOARDS ARE WORN AND MISSING.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. LEAK ON THE HOT HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTREMELY SLOW DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Aug 28, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 13, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 60 FRUIT FLIES AT THE BAR NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT GASKETS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 26, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN PLATES/BOWLS STORED ON THE TOP SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A SMALL CREASE IN THE HOODVENT WHERE GREASE IS SLOWLY DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN CONDIMENT/WINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TILE CUT OUT ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BAR THAT IS FILLED WITH EMPTY BEER CANS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Sep 10, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS AT CEILING OVER THE ICE MAKERS MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Aug 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THE 2 FRONT DOORS TO THE PREMISES ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS WHERE NOTED TO THE OWNER MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE CEILING FAN BLADES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS AT CEILING OVER THE ICE MAKERS MUST BE SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Jan 24, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BAR COUNTER(DUST BUILD-UP,BROKEN BEER BOTTLES, ETC)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clark Street Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clark Street Beach on file is from Sep 27, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Clark Street Beach?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Clark Street Beach.
Has Clark Street Beach's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clark Street Beach have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Clark Street Beach means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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