Did Tommy'S On Higgins pass its last health inspection?

Tommy'S On Higgins at 6954 W Higgins Ave was inspected on May 21, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Tommy'S On Higgins?

The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (BAR/KITCHEN/WASHROOMS).

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Tommy'S On Higgins

6954 W Higgins Ave, Chicago 60656 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 21, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 21, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (BAR/KITCHEN/WASHROOMS).
#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (IN THE BASEMENT) WITH DUST ACCUMULATION.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BINS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S AND IN UNISEX HANDICAPPED WASHROOM.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 21, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 13, 2020	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2020	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2020	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 23, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 3, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 16, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 10, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 7, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2011	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2011	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Tommy'S On Higgins — questions

Did Tommy'S On Higgins pass its last health inspection?: Tommy'S On Higgins at 6954 W Higgins Ave was inspected on May 21, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 18 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Tommy'S On Higgins?: The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (BAR/KITCHEN/WASHROOMS).
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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