TRYZUB RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

2201 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

11 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 21

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS DATED 8/20/25 INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED MASHED POTATO-45.1F-50.0F.7-GALLONS GOULASH-47.7F-57.2F.1-GALLONS-COOKED SAUCE-49.5F.8- GALLONS COOKED MUSHROOM SOUP-52.9F-54.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.141LBS. $322.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,RIGHT & LEFT SIDES OF EXIT DOOR TO APARTMENTS,IN CENTER OF ALL PATIO DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE ON FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

JUN 10

2024

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR TOILET ROOM ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

JUN 2

2023

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 1

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENT OF VACCINATION CARDS. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

JAN 29

2021

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATIO AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SERVIBG PLATES ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGH BULBS ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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AUG 20

2019

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 16

2019

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT RUNNING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100.0F AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED TWO BUCKETS OF COOKED BEEF STEW WITH TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 72.2F TO 72.3F. PIC IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $240. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.1F OR BELOW AND HOT TCS FOODS AT 135.OF OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY DATE MARKING FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOS #2-201.11.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #2-502.11.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE RACKS WHERE POP SYRUP IS STORED TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE POP SYRUP RACKS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER AND PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.

MAR 7

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

APR 14

2016

PASS · 0 violations

APR 12

2016

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. ALL THE DOORS(NORTH-EAST) WITH A GAP OF 1/4INCH TO 2". ALSO DOOR THAT CONNECTES HALLWAYS TO BUSINESS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER ON PREMISES NOR A SERVICE AGREEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO DRAIN LINE PROVIDED ON POP GUN HOLDERS AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN LINE THAT CONNECTS TO FLOOR DRAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA,SOUTH EAST CORNER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WE OBSERVED HOLES ON EAST WALL BEHIND THE DUCT VENT IN PREP AREA,ALSO IN DISH ROOM AROUND PIPES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE SOUTH HOOD,BURNED LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE NORTH HOOD IN KITCHEN. NEED TO REPLACE

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