SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TRIVOLI TAVERN.

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119 N PEORIA ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 27, 2025 · passed

2 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Dec 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 27
2025
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 20
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 46F, VODKA SAUCE AT 45-52F, MARINARA SAUCE AT 50F, PRIME RIB AT 51F, CLAM CHOWDER AT 44F, AND POT PIE FILLING AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 75 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE LIQUOR BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE AT UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THREE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS TO RESTORE PROPER INTENSITY.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2588325 DATED 11/16/23. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 16
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN ALL 3 BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2561915 DATED 8/10/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED (HOTDOGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/2021, REPORT #2521391. #58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ANSI PROVIDED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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JUN 15
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM PREP HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ANSI PROVIDED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

DEC 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 12 MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOODS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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