Food Safety Report: Thomas Restaurant, 1657 E 87th St, Chicago, IL, USA.

1657 East 87th Street, Chicago, 60617 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 8, 2025
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered inside bottom compressor units of deep freezers, on shelves, pallets, floor along on walls and corners in rear storage areas, on floor around water heater in dish washing area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths on prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed large pots stored on floor on dish washing area. Instructed manager to properly store and elevate all clean multi-use equipment and utensils.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of shelving units in rear storage area, coolers, freezers, cooking equipment in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed unused articles and equipment in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

Source: chicago.gov