Tom and Jerry's

6359 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
American
Last inspected: Jul 20, 2021
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Tom and Jerry's eight times, with records going back to 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 20, 2021. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Tom and Jerry's since Jul 20, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven 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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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 20, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15--OBSERVED GAP APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR WITH TAPE ON DOORS LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE MENTIONED DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKERS. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEAINING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING-UP FROM OPEN SITE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT EAST SIDE ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS OR RELOCATE ICE CREAM SERVICE FOOD EQUIPMENTS SO THAT IS IN CONVENIENT USE TO THE EXISTING HANDWASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS,MICROWAVE AND PREP AREA STORAGE SHELFS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKERS. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEAINING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2511060 DATED:06/09/2021 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Jul 17, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11--PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKERS. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 21, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY (MISSING DISCLOSURE) ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2511060 DATED:06/09/2021 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Jul 17, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-- INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKERS. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 9, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN FOOD PREP REFRIGERATOR CHICKEN AT 48.9F-53.6F, SAUSAGES 46.4F, CORN DOGS 45.5 F,BEEF AT 52.7F, MEAT SAUCE AT 47.3F,PORK RIBS AT 46.0F-48.2F,SPINACH PIES AT 50.8F-53.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED REFRIGERATOR IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS). - COS
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (CHICKEN,CHILI,SOUP,BEEF ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY (MISSING DISCLOSURE) ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED FROM A LICENSED IDPH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A RECENT PEST CONTROL INSPECTION FROM A LICENSED IDPH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2369401 DATED:04/17/2020 #47--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. Jul 17, 2020 #53--TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID. Jul 17, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES IN REAR AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. Jul 17, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. Jul 17, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Jul 17, 2020 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Jul 17, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 6/16/21.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (04/17/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS FOOD PREP STORAGE SHELFS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKERS. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Apr 17, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION/COOKING DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EG BEEF, CHICKEN, SOUP ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES IN REAR AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 10, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HELTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME CERTIFIED WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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May 7, 2019
License
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HELTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ISTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) 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. PRIOLRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP/HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THIS AREA WITH SPLASH GARDS AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tom and Jerry's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tom and Jerry's on file is from Jul 20, 2021. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tom and Jerry's?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tom and Jerry's.

Has Tom and Jerry's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tom and Jerry's have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tom and Jerry's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.