AUG 21
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TRYZUB RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
2201 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 21, 2025 · passed with conditions
6 of 11 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
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)
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE ON FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
JUN 102024PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR TOILET ROOM ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
FEB 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENT OF VACCINATION CARDS. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
JAN 292021PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2021
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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.
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.
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 162019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2019
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
MAR 72017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 122016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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
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
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
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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