Pass

Tnt

601 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 21, 2026

Tnt was last inspected on April 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

April 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self closing, toilet is near prep kitchen. instructed to install a self closing device.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: 7-209.11 observed employee personal care items stored above dry food containers on front kitchen area dry storage shelf. Instructed to relocate employee personal care items such that they do not pose risk of contamination of food or clean equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed single-use plastic cups used as scoops in bulk dry food containers throughout the kitchen area. Instructed to remove single-use plastic cups and replace with multi-use utensils with handles to prevent contamination while scooping and maintaining.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior nonfood-contact surfaces of 2-door upright cooler in the rear kitchen area to be soiled with dried food debris and other soils. Instructed to clean interior rear 2-door upright cooler and other equipment at adequate frequency to prevent buildup of food debris and other soils and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal care items stored above dry food containers on front kitchen area dry storage shelf. Instructed to relocate employee personal care items such that they do not pose risk of contamination of food or clean equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20-30 large rodent droppings in the rear basement area (along northern basement wall). Instructed to remove rodent droppings and clean and sanitize the affected area, as well as contact pest control operator for service to eliminate pest activity. No food stored in basement area and no droppings observed in 1st floor food prep areas at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      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 single-use plastic cups used as scoops in bulk dry food containers throughout kitchen area. Instructed to remove single-use plastic cups and replace with multi-use utensils with handles to prevent contamination while scooping and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior nonfood-contact surfaces of 2-door upright cooler in the rear kitchen area to be soiled with dried food debris and other soils. Instructed to clean interior rear 2-door upright cooler and other equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of food debris and other soils and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the right side of the rear exit door. Must provides a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent pests ' entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • 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

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables, and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup, and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

      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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing near prep area. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.