FEB 19
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TOM & JERRYS.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
6359 W MONTROSE AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 19, 2026 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
19
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED LINE COOK PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
JAN 202026PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
JAN 20
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING PROCEDURE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED RICE AT 82F IN WARMER. PIC STATES ON 1/20/2026, HE TOOK THE COOKED RICE FROM THE FRIDGE AND PUT INTO THE RICE COOKER WITHOUT REHEATING IT. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE REHEATED TO AT LEAST 165F BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00.
FEB 102025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN PIZZA COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS LINERS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER WITH MINOR GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 282024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 28
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE PIZZA COOLER IN REAR. MUST CLEAN.
JUN 212024FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2024
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE PIZZA COOLER IN REAR. MUST CLEAN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT 2 OUT OF 3 HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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SEP 192023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 19
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--CLEAN GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND UNDER STOVE TOP GRILL.
SEP 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED BURGER PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 46.5F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND UNDER STOVE TOP GRILL.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/15/2022, REPORT #2563743. #58--FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 152022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 142022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVING/DISPENSING AREAS.(SERVES ICE CREAM, FOUNTAIN DRINKS, AND COFFEE AT THIS AREAS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD.(HAMBURGERS, STEAK, AND EGGS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →