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Restaurant: Clarke's on Damen
Address: 1704 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Jun 14, 2012

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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.
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.
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
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ABATED.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.ABATED.
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.ABATED.
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.ABATED.

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)
MUST RESEAL/REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT AREA COOLER BOTTOM PANEL
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET
MUST CLEAN WALL BY DISH MACHINE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF SCREEN DOOR REAR KITCHEN AREA
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SAME SINK
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET, REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

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