Tommy Gun's Garage
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2019
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Inspectors have visited Tommy Gun's Garage eight times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Tommy Gun's Garage dates to Apr 9, 2019.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tommy Gun's Garage trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (MARKED BY AN ASTREIK) AND A REMINDER (THAT READS *THIS ITEM CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS*) TO THE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED RAW SALMON OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD FOR ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE PIPES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (BOXES OF BLEACH) BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS LOCATED BY THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR LOCATED UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE. OBSERVED CRACK AND CEVICES ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN OF GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT SIDE OF WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS OF THE WALL PANELING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN WALL WHERE NEEDED.
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May 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT AROUND BLADE HOUSING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY CORRODED SHELVING AT DISH MACHINE STATION. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING THAT CONTAINS RUST AND IS CORRODED. MAINTIAN ALL SURFACES IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE MANNER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER DELI SLICER. REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER RUSTY SHELF AT PREP TABLE NEAR DELI SLICER. ALL SURFACES NEEED TO BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN ICE MACHINE WITH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE RACK UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. MAINTAIN KNIFE RACK IN A SANITARY CONDITION TO PROTECT KNIVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Sep 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREAEE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR GUNS AND HOSES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 13, 2012
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: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(CLOTHES,TOOLS,ETC.)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LIQUOR ROOM.(WINE CELLAR)
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Dec 3, 2010
Tag Removal
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: . LABEL READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH RACKS/SHELVES. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES/SHELVES AT BAR, STORAGE, AND PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE, BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS, SODA GUN HOLDERS, ICE BIN COVER, BEVERAGE UNITS, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, HAND WASH SINKS, AND DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR SECTIONS IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE IN DINING AREA, STAGE, STORAGE ROOMS, DRESSING AREA, BAR, AND PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING ABOVE STAIRCASE LEADING TO DRESSING ROOMS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AND WALL SECTIONS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE ROOMS, DISH MACHINE, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SOILED CEILING PANELS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND STAINS. PROVIDE CEILING PANEL ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS AT DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DARK STAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AND OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD/BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOMS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. REROUTE WASTE LINE FROM SODA GUN DISPENSER INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tommy Gun's Garage last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tommy Gun's Garage on file is from Apr 9, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tommy Gun's Garage?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tommy Gun's Garage.
Has Tommy Gun's Garage's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tommy Gun's Garage have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tommy Gun's Garage means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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