Travelin Tom's Coffee of Norwood Park
2300 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60608
Mobile Food Preparer ZIP 60608 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Sep 15, 2026
Travelin Tom's Coffee of Norwood Park was last inspected on September 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 15, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Fail
ASSESSMENT · Fail
4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate or proof of reciprocity. Instd to obtain and provide.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Missing employee health policy. Instd to privde a verifiable employee health policy and maintain on vehicle. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Missing supplies and procedure for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide same effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate hot running water at 3-compartment sink, 106.0f. Instd to provide a minimum of 110f at 3-compartment sink at all times. Priority violation 7-38-025.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device. Instd to obtain and maintain on vehicle. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Missing pest control logbook and proof of service. Instd to obtain and maintain on vehicle. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Pic in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate or proof of reciprocity. Instd to obtain and provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.