Canvass
Sep 3, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 3, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Tom's On Edens
6045 N Cicero Ave
Last inspected Sep 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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3 inspectionsCanvass
Jun 23, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MOP SINK FAUCET LOOSE. MUST TIGHTEN/REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source
License
Nov 4, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE CREAM MACHINE DIRECTLY NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT ADEQUATE SPLASH PROTECTION IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR OTHER FIXTURE AT HANDWASHING SINK TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL SPLASH OR SPILLAGE AT THE ICE CREAM MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STRING, DUCT TAPE, AND OTHER MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE USED TO TIE OR COVER PARTS OF PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE FROM PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH EASILY-CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS OF NON-FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT (COLD-HOLDING UNITS, FREEZERS, MAINTENACE EQUIPMENT) AND OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA FROM PREVIOUS OWNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS CLEAN AND FREE FROM UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source