Tom and Jerry Fast Food
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2019
58
Score
Tom and Jerry Fast Food appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2013. On Apr 29, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 29, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Tom and Jerry Fast Food's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALYH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO HOT LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOP OF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR DOOR SIDE HINGES MISSING PREVENTING THE DOOR TO PROPERLY TO STAY OPEN AT EAST SIDE OF HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GRASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LIE /FOOD PREP AREA GREASY .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FLTERS. CORE VIOLATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED CORE VIOLATION
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Aug 14, 2017
Routine
3 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 CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED /DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW. MANAGER HAVE THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND POST IT ON SITE. TWO CITY OF CHICAGO POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT WITH YELLOW /BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COUNTER TOP AREA BY PIZZA STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AND DISH AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Jul 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA (NOTED KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS).---------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.-------MUST REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND RE CAULK AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE ON TOP OF WALK IN FREEZER/WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced, partition between by exposed hand sink had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving, and rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in walk in freezer, shall be provided.
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Oct 29, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving racks, shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Damaged, missing floor tiles in dining area, shall be repaired/replaced, and re grout.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had missing cove molding in dining area, rear storage area, and hallway shall be provided.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in rear kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Mar 8, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining areas, and bathrooms shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep area, dining area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, walk in cooler exhaust vents(ventilation) not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tom and Jerry Fast Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tom and Jerry Fast Food on file is from Apr 29, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tom and Jerry Fast Food?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tom and Jerry Fast Food.
Has Tom and Jerry Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tom and Jerry Fast Food have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tom and Jerry Fast Food 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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