Tom's on Edens

6045 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

American

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Tom's on Edens on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MOP SINK FAUCET LOOSE. MUST TIGHTEN/REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET.

Nov 4, 2024

License

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM MACHINE DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT ADEQUATE SPLASH PROTECTION IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR OTHER FIXTURE AT HANDWASHING SINK TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL SPLASH OR SPILLAGE AT THE ICE CREAM MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STRING, DUCT TAPE, AND OTHER MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE USED TO TIE OR COVER PARTS OF PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE FROM PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED P-TRAP AT BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE LEAKING AND IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK P-TRAP TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS OF NON-FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (COLD-HOLDING UNITS, FREEZERS, MAINTENACE EQUIPMENT) AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA FROM PREVIOUS OWNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS CLEAN AND FREE FROM UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tom's on Edens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tom's on Edens on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Tom's on Edens' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tom's on Edens have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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