What is Tom & Jerrys's health inspection score?

Tom & Jerrys has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tom & Jerrys last inspected?

Tom & Jerrys was last inspected on February 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tom & Jerrys have?

Tom & Jerrys has 19 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tom & Jerrys safe to eat at?

Yes, Tom & Jerrys has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Tom & Jerrys serve?

Tom & Jerrys serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tom & Jerrys

Name: Tom & Jerrys
Address: 6359 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 97

6359 W MONTROSE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/19/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #200 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Sep

Sep 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun 2024

2 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Feb 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jan

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED LINE COOK PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

19PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING PROCEDURE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED RICE AT 82F IN WARMER. PIC STATES ON 1/20/2026, HE TOOK THE COOKED RICE FROM THE FRIDGE AND PUT INTO THE RICE COOKER WITHOUT REHEATING IT. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE REHEATED TO AT LEAST 165F BEFORE PLACING IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00.

Base deductions−5 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN PIZZA COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS LINERS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER WITH MINOR GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13--OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE PIZZA COOLER IN REAR. MUST CLEAN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STANDING WATER INSIDE PIZZA COOLER IN REAR. MUST CLEAN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AT 2 OUT OF 3 HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13--CLEAN GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND UNDER STOVE TOP GRILL.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 46.5F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED BURGER PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED CHOPPED ROMAINE LETTUCE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND UNDER STOVE TOP GRILL.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/15/2022, REPORT #2563743. #58--FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 22

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND NO HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVING/DISPENSING AREAS.(SERVES ICE CREAM, FOUNTAIN DRINKS, AND COFFEE AT THIS AREAS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD.(HAMBURGERS, STEAK, AND EGGS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−19 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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