Tommy's on Grand

6001 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

American

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Tommy's on Grand appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Tommy's on Grand is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Jun 23, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF GREASE OIL CONTAINER BY OUTDOOR DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 20, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE CRATES FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP IN THE CREVISES OF THE DISH AREA FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR MATS AND MAINTAIN.

May 13, 2021

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 28, 2021

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AT MILKSHAKE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 16, 2019

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tommy's on Grand last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tommy's on Grand on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tommy's on Grand?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tommy's on Grand.

Has Tommy's on Grand's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tommy's on Grand have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tommy's on Grand 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 Tommy's on Grand inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tommy's on Grand is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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