TIM-TIMS HALAL GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

4148 W MONTROSE AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

8 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

JAN 21

2026

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 50-51.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 10LBS AT $25. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT TRASH MUST BE STORED INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

JAN 17

2025

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SLICER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE SOILED WITH NON-TCS FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN CONTACT WITH NON-TCS FOODS ITEMS BETWEEN EACH USE TO PRECLUDE ACCUMULATION OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT LEFT-HAND SIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK, NEXT TO EXPOSED FOOD ITEMS AND SINGLE-SERVICE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS TORTILLAS AND TO-GO CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD AT LEFT-HAND SIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH AND SPILLAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD PANELS USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING AND HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR AU JUS CONTAINER HELD AT TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 190.0F IN HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-SERVICE STYROFOAM CUP AND REPLACE WITH A MULTI-USE UTENSIL OF ADEQUATE MATERIALS TO PREVENT RISK OF IMPARTING ODORS OR TASTES INTO FOOD AT TEMPERATURES REQUIRED FOR HOT-HOLDING AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 1

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 20

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 28

2022

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

NOV 23

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL TORN BASEBOARD UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 14

2020

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON FLOOR BASEBOARD (CORNER) AROUND PIPES BY THE FRONT HANDSINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND TOILET BOWL INSIDE WASHROOM AND BY HOT WATER TANK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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