Tom & Jerrys

6359 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

American

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tom & Jerrys has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LINE COOK PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING PROCEDURE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED RICE AT 82F IN WARMER. PIC STATES ON 1/20/2026, HE TOOK THE COOKED RICE FROM THE FRIDGE AND PUT INTO THE RICE COOKER WITHOUT REHEATING IT. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE REHEATED TO AT LEAST 165F BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00.

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN PIZZA COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS LINERS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER WITH MINOR GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 28, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13--OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE PIZZA COOLER IN REAR. MUST CLEAN.

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT 2 OUT OF 3 HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE PIZZA COOLER IN REAR. MUST CLEAN.

Sep 19, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13--CLEAN GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND UNDER STOVE TOP GRILL.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGER PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 46.5F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/15/2022, REPORT #2563743. #58--FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND UNDER STOVE TOP GRILL.

Sep 15, 2022

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST REPAIR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Sep 14, 2022

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVING/DISPENSING AREAS.(SERVES ICE CREAM, FOUNTAIN DRINKS, AND COFFEE AT THIS AREAS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD.(HAMBURGERS, STEAK, AND EGGS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST REPAIR.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tom & Jerrys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tom & Jerrys on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tom & Jerrys?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tom & Jerrys.

Has Tom & Jerrys' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tom & Jerrys have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tom & Jerrys means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Tom & Jerrys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tom & Jerrys is inspected around three times per year on average.

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