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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Thomas Restaurant

1657 E 87th St

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

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May 14, 2026

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3 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-203.13 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK AVAILABLE FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS AND DISPOSING OF MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED SOME AREAS WHERE THE FLOORS ARE UNEVEN IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED COVING MISSING OR DEATTACHED ON THE WALL IN SOME AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER IS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

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