Clarke's on Belmont

928-930 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
American
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Clarke's on Belmont appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. Clarke's on Belmont was last inspected on Feb 27, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Clarke's on Belmont's record stops at Feb 27, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.

Clarke's on Belmont's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Feb 27, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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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 IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND LOOSE TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REGROUT, SECURE TILES, AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA BEHIND AND AROUND SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE COOKING LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE COOKING LINE. OPERATOR INSTALLED UPON NOTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED (EGGS, SAUSAGE, DELI MEAT, ETC). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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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 IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND LOOSE TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REGROUT, SECURE TILES, AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA BEHIND AND AROUND SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BAR AREA. (BAR IS CLOSED OFF AND NOT BEING USED AND LEAK IS NOT ABOVE OR ADJACENT TO PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE COOKING LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHEASHING AREA AND REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. BROKEN WALL TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS IN REAR AREA.
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUPS, SKILLET SALADS OMELETS SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/30/14 REPORT#1092803. (34)BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.(43) WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHEASHING AREA AND REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. BROKEN WALL TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS IN REAR AREA.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT BAR IS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 26, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.)FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.(EXPOSED RAW WOOD)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT.
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Feb 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.)FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN DRAINAGE PIPING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.(EXPOSED RAW WOOD)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT.
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Oct 29, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT DISH AREA AND AT HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER RESTROOMS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALL AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE COB WEBS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILL ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT WAITRESS COFFEE STATION.
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Oct 18, 2012
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: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 40 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR DISH AREA ON THE WALL, CURTAIN AND DOWNSTAIRS IN THE SODA DISPENSING HOLDING ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 10/2512. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOS SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED(I.E., EGGS).A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-39-012 ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER JOSE M AVILA ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 915AM WITH CERTIFICATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT DISH AREA AND AT HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER RESTROOMS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALL AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE COB WEBS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILL ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT WAITRESS COFFEE STATION.
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Aug 2, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN POP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.7F;THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 52F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F.CHEESE CAKES AND CAKES WERE STORED IN IT.TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH,WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 40F AND BELOW.(FAX#312- 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073321-18
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:3 DIFFERENT KIND OF CHEESE CAKE AT TEMP OF 47.8F; AND CHOCOLATE CAKE AT TEMP OF 46.7F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 3, VALUE 26.CRITICAL VIOLATION:73321-18
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR THE WINDOW ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ADDITIONAL DISCHARGE WATER HOSE IS NEEDED AT BASEMENT.PIPE MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN, NO WATER ON FLOOR.BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,ALSO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS BROKE WATER IS LEAKING ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO WELD.
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Jan 5, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:35 FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.5F TO 59.9F;FOUND TWO PANS OF COOKED DICED POTATOES STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 59F TO 60.4F.WALK-IN COOLER AND DISPLAY PREP COOLER BOTH AT TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.BOTH FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,PLUS 35 EACH FRESH EGGS.VALUE 45.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70327-12
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED(HAM, EGGS ETC).INFOMATION GIVEN ON SANITATION CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO70327-12.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. UTENSILS MUST BE PROPER PROTECTED.COVERED.
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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 BEHIND BAR AREA(FOOD DEBRIS).RE GROUT FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISH ROOM.
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Aug 30, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 56F, SOUR CREAM BETWEEN 54-58F, GYRO SAUCE AT 54F, YOGURT AT 46-48F, GREEK DRESSING AT 56F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CLEAN AND REPAINT THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK'S LINE, TOP OF THE STOVE, INTERIOR OF BROILER, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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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. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE COOLER IN THE WAITRESS SERVICE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. REPLACE THE CEILING TILES NEAR THE WEST SIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP HANGING FROM PREP AREA CEILING TILES. REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS AT THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DISHWASH AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN LINE HOSES ARE MISSSING FROM THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. METAL STEM THERMOMETER MUST BE CALIBRATED TO /- 2F.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clarke's on Belmont last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clarke's on Belmont on file is from Feb 27, 2015. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clarke's on Belmont?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Clarke's on Belmont.

Has Clarke's on Belmont's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clarke's on Belmont have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Clarke's on Belmont means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.