The Clark Street Dog
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
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Score
Public records show 27 inspections at The Clark Street Dog stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. MUST REMOVE TYPE FROM CEILING ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND FRONT SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP OF PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER CONDENSER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR COOLER UNDER GRILL LOWER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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May 25, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLES AT BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Nov 23, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOX ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING AREA UNDER THE NON-SLIP MAT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BROKEN-DOWN CARDBOARD BOX TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE PLACES FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 3, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Nov 3, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER(UNDER GRILL). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
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Jul 24, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND BEEF HAMBURGER PATTIES HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.4 F AND 52.7 F INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR PEPSI COOLER. HOWEVER SAID STAND UP 1-DOOR PEPSI COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: KITCHEN HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Aug 26, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 18, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD WENT TO THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, FREEZER UNIT OPENED THE DOORS AND TO THE BAR TO DROP OFF AN ORDER THEN BACK TO THE PREP AREA TO CONTINUE PREPPING FOOD; ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST CHANGE GLOVE AND WASH HANDS WHENEVER THEY MOVE FROM THE PREP AREA AND BACK OR AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA . ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS AND MISSING TILE ON WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING ON CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKS AND/OR REPLACE MISSING TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Sep 6, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED.7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS. CORE VIOLATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER BAR AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 27, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE, AND 2 SODA MACHINES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED.7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS. CORE VIOLATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER BAR AREAS.
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Jun 28, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1937492 DATED 6/24/16 NOT CORRECTED: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. MUST CORRECT. 7-42-090
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Jun 24, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER (METAL DOOR) WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. 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: MISSING WALL TILE WITH A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS.
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Jun 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS AT THE FRONT COUNTER 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS AT THE BAR AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 EQUIPMNET. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTEROR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREPARATION AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA NEXT TO BEER COOLER. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS BEHIND BAR AREA 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Apr 1, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: PREMISES OPERATING WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN 52.3F MUST OPERATE WITH HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT PR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING BEHIND BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK FOR THE FRONT BAR AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION. OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Nov 4, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE 3 COMP SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FOUNTAIN DRINK KNOZZLES,BAR GUN AT BAR,INTERIORS OF 2 DOOR FRONT COOLER,BAR COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE LADIES TOILET ROOM ALSO,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AND PROPERLY STORED INVERTED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 30, 2013
Reinspection
7 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: PENDING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PENDING.
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Oct 28, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND THE DOORS TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX: 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BLACKENED CAULK OVER THE 3 COMP SINK AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLE NEAR THE 3 COMP SINK USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FOUNTAIN DRINK KNOZZLES,BAR GUN AT BAR,INTERIORS OF 2 DOOR FRONT COOLER,BAR COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS BUILD UP AT VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE LADIES TOILET ROOM ALSO,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL AND PROPERLY STORED INVERTED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Sep 4, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE COOLER NEXT TO THE FREEZER BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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Aug 23, 2011
Routine
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 repa KEEP FLOOR DRY, UNDER AND FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Jan 12, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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. REPLACE BROKEN GARBAGE LIDS FROM GARBAGE CONTAINER.
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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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FLOOR BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR AREA.
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Jan 5, 2011
Complaint
6 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 COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AIR TEMP FROM 44.5F TO 49.7F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT ALL WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,WHICH FOOD WAS DISCARDED(HOT DOG, CHICKEN.BEEF ETC.).TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES CORRECTED PROBLEM(SETTING OF TEMPERATURE WAS TO LOW) PRESENT UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 32F.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70328-13
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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. OBSERVFED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.6F; WHOLE MILK AT TEMP OF 49.7F;UNCOOKED HOT DOGS, BRATWOURST, POLISH ALL AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.7F;PRE-COOKED ROAST BEEF AND ROAST BEEF JUICE AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 47F;FOOD WAS STORED AT REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. ALL FOOD IS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 135 VALUE 350 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70328-13
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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. OUT OPENING NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AN 1/4" TO 1/2" OF GAP INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SIDE DOOR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000070329-14
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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. REPLACE BROKEN GARBAGE LIDS FROM GARBAGE CONTAINER.
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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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ON FLOOR BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR AREA.
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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. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE OF GARBAGE AREA(GREASE BUILD-UP,AND ITEMS AND FOOD ON FLOOR).
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Sep 7, 2010
Routine
3 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. STORE SINGLE-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP SO THAT THE EATING SURFACES ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY EMPLOYEE'S HANDS.
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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. REMOVE ALL IMPROPER FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES: CARDBOARD IN THE FREEZER, GROCERY BAGS USED TO COVER FOOD IN THE COOLERS, CARDBOARD BOX USED TO STORE PLASTIC FORKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY DURABLE FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED. REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE COCA-COLA COOLER BEHIND THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Clark Street Dog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Clark Street Dog on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Clark Street Dog?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at The Clark Street Dog.
Has The Clark Street Dog's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Clark Street Dog have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Clark Street Dog means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Clark Street Dog inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Clark Street Dog is inspected around two times per year on average.
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