SEP 29
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TRINITY PUB CHICAGO.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
5943 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 29, 2025 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Mar 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO DRAINBOARD AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PREP AREA FLOOR CLUTTERED BY REAR EXIT DOOR ALSO FLOOR CLUTTERED IN CLOSET BY SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ONE VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH A WORKING LIGHT BULB FOR VENTILATION HOOD.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
MAY 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED IN KITCHEN AREA.(REACH IN COOLERS, HUD FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN FOOD FRYERS FROM ANY OIL DEPOSIT AND DISPOSE USED OIL PROPERLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TOP OF REFRIGERATION UNITS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SERVICE MOP SINK NOT PROVIDED.AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR 1 CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE. .
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOMS DOOR MUST BE KEPT CLOSE WHILE NOT IN USE.ADVISED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND BUILDING AND WEST SIDE OF BUILDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
DEC 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed flour on the kitchen prep tables. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the storage closet near the ATM. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
SEP 102014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 10
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR AREA ALSO MISSING STOPPERS (X2) AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR AREA AND PROVIDE STOPPERS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
APR 302013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 30
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE BEER COOLERS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF WATER AND RUST. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND BAR AND REAR STORAGE AREA.....ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED LEAKAGE AT CEILING OF FRONT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE THE MUSICAL ROOM AND 2 DOOR CLOSET AT THE FRONT AREA
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APR 232013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF.(OPENING AT THE BOTTOM DOOR) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CURRENT FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED ON 9/10/2012. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE BEER COOLERS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF WATER AND RUST. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND BAR AND REAR STORAGE AREA.....ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED LEAKAGE AT CEILING OF FRONT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE THE MUSICAL ROOM AND 2 DOOR CLOSET AT THE FRONT AREA
MAR 72012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found/observed food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving in rear kitchen need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front storage room not clean need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls/ceilings in rear kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint, plaster, shall be repaired/sealed, wall by exposed hand sink had exposed plaster/wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided, display cooler had missing light shields, shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, walk in cooler exhaust vents(ventilation)not clean need detailed cleaning.
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