TOM AND JERRY FAST FOOD.

Chicago Health Dept

6359 W MONTROSE AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

7 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Apr 2019.

Last inspected Apr 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALYH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO HOT LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TOP OF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR DOOR SIDE HINGES MISSING PREVENTING THE DOOR TO PROPERLY TO STAY OPEN AT EAST SIDE OF HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GRASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LIE /FOOD PREP AREA GREASY .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FLTERS. CORE VIOLATION.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED CORE VIOLATION

AUG 14

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Facility Condition

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED /DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VIEW. MANAGER HAVE THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND POST IT ON SITE. TWO CITY OF CHICAGO POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSONS ARE NOT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CAULK WORN OUT WITH YELLOW /BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

JUN 9

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

COUNTER TOP AREA BY PIZZA STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN PREP AND DISH AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

JUL 20

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA (NOTED KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS).---------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR.-------MUST REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND RE CAULK AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE ON TOP OF WALK IN FREEZER/WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 3

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced, partition between by exposed hand sink had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving, and rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shield in walk in freezer, shall be provided.

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OCT 29

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Reach in cooler shelving racks, shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Damaged, missing floor tiles in dining area, shall be repaired/replaced, and re grout.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls that had missing cove molding in dining area, rear storage area, and hallway shall be provided.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shield in rear kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MAR 8

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining areas, and bathrooms shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep area, dining area need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, walk in cooler exhaust vents(ventilation) not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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