Tony's Carryout, Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 28, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk dry storage container not labeled with product name. Must label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

2. Nov 22, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken thawing out in the rear 3 comp sink. Instructed manager 0n properly thawing food under cool running water or inside a cooler.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used for food storage in the rear freezer. Instructed manager to use food grade container and/or bags(freezer).

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vents and air ducts very dusty above the food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the shelving above the prep cooler to remove dust. Also clean the walls in the prep area to remove dust and/or food splatter.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust in the hood above the cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Jan 12, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior of all coolers and freezer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corner through out to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. May 15, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: exterior surfaces of fryers and grill, interior bottom of the fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: No self closing device at washroom door; instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light dust and light grease at the bottom area under the vents in the hooded system; instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an expired food handlers certificate; instructed to have employee obtain a valid certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an expired food allergen training certificate; instructed to obtain a valid certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Sep 14, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to label the food container in the storage room on the shelf with flour.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom interior of the fryers to remove dust and grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet neck of the three comp sink leaking; instructed to repair or replace faucet neck.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the wall in the prep area behind the deep freezer with the ice cream to remove splatter from the wall.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an expired food handler certificate; instructed to obtain a valid certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an expired food allergen training certificate; instructed to obtain a valid certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. May 3, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of the fryer and grill and interior bottom of the grill to remove grease.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the faucet neck at the three comp sink when water running; repair leak.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean floor under cooking equipment where needed to remove grease. Clean vent fan on washroom ceiling to remove dust observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Some dust observed in the hooded system above the cooking equipment; clean to remove dust.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Mar 25, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The interior of the fryers and stove with food, dirt and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain. -the racks and rubber gaskets in/on the coolers with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The walls around the sinks, coolers and cooking equipment with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper drying when not in use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: The ventilation hood with grease and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Sep 11, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean exterior surfaces of grill and fryer and bottom interior of fryers to remove grease. Clean storage shelves under front counter.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean floors around under and behind various equipment. Some loose floor tile under cooking equipment; replace where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Sep 14, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 n observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)(a) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 (c) observed ready to eat temperature control for safety (tcs) food inside refrigerator in prep kitchen with out date mark/ missing(discard/prep); cooked meat. Instructed person in charge to utilize date makring on ready to eat tcs foods. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-402.11(a)(b)(a)observed food handler employees actively handle food with out utilizing hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or hair nets. Ally food handler employees must wear hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed fa ility missing backflow preventer device on mop sink. Instructed the person in charge to install and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain priority foundation violation

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Mar 30, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all shelves under front counter and shake mixer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean ventilation fan in washroom and vent above refrigerator behind front counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

11. Mar 23, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: No chemical sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all shelves under front counter and shake mixer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Secure loose exposed sink to wall behind front counter. Clean ventilation fan in washroom and vent above refrigerator behind front counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

12. Mar 24, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of fryers to remove grease observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Some loose floor tile under the cooking equipment; replace/reseal tile to floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Loose wall coving along the base of the wall in rear prep area under the three comp sink; reattach coving.

13. Jun 22, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk foods not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Grocery bags used for food storage in chest freezer. Instructed not to use.

14. Oct 20, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment to remove grease and food particles where observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Some dust observed on sides of windows in prep area, clean walls behind cooking equipment, clean ventilation fan in washroom to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: No self-closing device at washroom door; provide a self-closing device for the washroom door.

15. Jan 24, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of fryers and exterior surfaces of equipment where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors around and behind some equipment where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed on proper storage of mops and brooms. Store mop heads upward to dry.

16. Apr 23, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors in prep area in need of cleaning under and around all equipment to remove grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Air vents in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

17. Feb 27, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean lower walls behind steam table and cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must install a divider/splash guard between the mop sink and rear hand sink and between the mop sink and the 3 compartment sink.

18. Oct 27, 2011 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

19. Oct 14, 2011 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice at premises. Observed about 25 mice droppings along walls at rear of premises. Serious violation. Citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found shelving units not clean at rear of premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean along walls throughout premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found holes on walls that be sealed to prevent mice harborage. Under exposed hand sink/by front counter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found clutter at rear of premises that must be removed.(old carpet, boxes, old equipment, etc.)

20. May 10, 2011 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove pop and milk crates from storing items and provide adequate shelving/racks. Paint rusty racks in front refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HEAVY DUST BUILDUP AT OVERHEAD VENTS, PIPING, CONDUITS, AND ATTACHMENTS ABOVE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FAN GUARD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILDUP AND CLEAN VENT IN TOILET ROOM.

21. Sep 14, 2010 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SMALL PREP COOLER AT 54 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. NO CITATION ISSUED, ONLY CONDIMENTS STORED IN COOLER AT THIS TIME.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIUPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG SIDE REAR REACH IN COOLER. ALSO REMOVE DEAD ROACH FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRONT REACH IN FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL A DIVIDER BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR HAND SINK AND BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE 3 COMPARMTMENT. FOUND FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING HEAVILY. MUST REPAIR.