Pass

Tom's Place

1509 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 14, 2026

Tom's Place was last inspected on January 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

January 14, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in rear storage area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15-20 various dead insects (crickets, flies, centipedes) on the floor around the perimeter of the basement area. Instructed to remove dead insects and clean and sanitize affected areas at adequate frequency that prevents build up and attraction of other pests and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils (spatulas, spoons) stored in room-temperature sanitizer solution at the main cook line. Instructed to store in-use utensils on a clean, santitized surface or submerged in water at 135.0f or above between uses and maintain.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor beneath 3-compartment sink and behind grease trap to be soiled with dried food debris and other soils. Instructed to clean floors beneath equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dried food debris and other soils and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of grease drip along top rim of ventilation hood system (directly above food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment). Instructed to maintain ventilation hood system of sufficient capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls, ceilings, and portions of ventilation hood system directly above cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored inside the ice machine with the handle in contact with the ice. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and splash in the interior of the microwave. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the basement storage area. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris in the bottom interior of 1-door freezer. 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: Observed water-stained ceiling tiles throughout the grill/kitchen and dish washing area. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose cold-water handle at front kitchen prep area handwash sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light dust on the vents and in vent system above cooking equipment; clean to remove.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      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: Observed no clean-up items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot holding equipment must provide and have at 135.0f or above.(priority 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front entry door. Must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an opening into prep area must provide a barrier to prevent entry into food prep area and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splashguard at 1- compartment sink next to prep table.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed incorrect sanitizing test kit for checking ppm's solution at 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must caulk undersides of countertops in prep area and gaps at window frames in dining area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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