Clarke's on Damen
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2012
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Score
Inspectors have visited Clarke's on Damen six times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 14, 2012. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 14, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Clarke's on Damen trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jun 14, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL/REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT AREA COOLER BOTTOM PANEL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL BY DISH MACHINE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF SCREEN DOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SAME SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET, REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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Jul 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#457580 11/10/10 #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING WALL IN COFFEE PREP AREA,MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND IN DISH MACHINE AREA.#38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT LEAKING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN. #31 INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEANED UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY,AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 7/14/11.
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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.MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT WOODEN SURFACES ALONG COOKLINE SERVICE TABLE IN KITCHEN,PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP SINK.
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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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS,SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED ON PREP TABLE ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER KITCHEN AREA.
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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.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS,MAINTAIN INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT BEHIND ICE MACHINE AREA,PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Nov 10, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEANED UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY,AT ALL TIMES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT 3COMP.SINK.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOP OF OVEN UNDER HOOD AND MOP SINK WITH DEBRIS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.ALSO MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN COFFEE PREP 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING WALL IN COFFEE PREP AREA,MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND IN DISH MACHINE 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT LEAKING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Mar 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2010
License
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY AT KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED,ABOUT 4"-6" ON SAID DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF. NO CITATION ISSUED NO FOOD ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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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. ALL CLEANED UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE THRU-OUT FACILITY MUST BE IVERTED. MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS STORED ON FLOOR 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES
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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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MOP SINK BY 3COMP.SINK SIDE. PAINT OR REPAIR RUSTED SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREAS.
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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. TOILET BOWL IN MEN'S AND FAN COVER ON WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY,MUST CLEAN.
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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. MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALL IN KITCHEN,REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND REPAIR OR SEAL RAW BRICK WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clarke's on Damen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clarke's on Damen on file is from Jun 14, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Clarke's on Damen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Clarke's on Damen.
Has Clarke's on Damen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clarke's on Damen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Clarke's on Damen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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