Tommy's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2019
67
Score
Across the available record, Tommy's Restaurant has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Tommy's Restaurant since Jul 17, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Tommy's Restaurant's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUVTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSAY ITEMS IN PROCEDURE INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR KILLING THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATTION.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLOICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
3
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE TO MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
36
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK.MUST INSTALL
10
67
Dec 20, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
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95
Feb 23, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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95
May 5, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHBOWL NOT SECURE IN WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK WASBOWL IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN WASHROOM AND CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN LOWER WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER FIRE EQUIPMENT(SPILLS).
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQURIED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
45
82
Apr 28, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHBOWL NOT SECURE IN WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK WASBOWL IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND PREP TABLE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN WASHROOM AND CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN LOWER WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER FIRE EQUIPMENT(SPILLS).
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQURIED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
45
70
Sep 4, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
34
90
Apr 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA ON SHELF
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEFROST LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR AND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA
40
82
Apr 12, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS, BOTTLES, ETC.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA (MOLD/MILDEW).
35
90
Dec 14, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN PREP AREA. SEAL ALL CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING IN UPPER WALL IN FRONT COUNTER AREA.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
90
Jan 26, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND STORE FOOD NOT IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN REAR HALLWAY.
35
90
Sep 2, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF AT COOLER IN PREP ARE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
33
90
Feb 2, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL COOKED EGG ROLLS,FIFO IN COOLERS.
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95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tommy's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tommy's Restaurant on file is from Jul 17, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tommy's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tommy's Restaurant.
Has Tommy's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tommy's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tommy's Restaurant 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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