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Trenchermen

2039-2041 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Trenchermen has six inspections in the public record. On Aug 31, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Trenchermen is from Aug 31, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Trenchermen is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Found all 3 exposed hand sinks in the bar without soap and paper towels. Must provide hot/cold water, soap and paper towels at hand sinks at all times. Operator provided these items during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found pans above cook line improperly stored right side up. Instructed to invert all cookware during storage to prevent dust and debris contamination (from hood above). Must maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink in dish area. Must repair and maintain.
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86
Sep 21, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SRIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN ALL REAR COOLERS IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Aug 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED THE WEATHER STRIP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
90
Oct 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND FROST BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER ALONG THE ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM SCOOPERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER PREPARING FISH WITHOUT WEARING A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT FOOD PREP AREAS.
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86
Jun 5, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER AND ONE REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING TEMPS AT 40'F AND BELOW, READING 50'F
2
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BACK DOOR
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS
19
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER AT DRAIN UNDER FRONT COUNTER AREA, MUST REMOVE ALL PUTTY AT SINKS AND ALL PLUMBING EQUIPMENT, MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT MOP SINK, AND MUST REMOVE A TUBING FROM DRAINING INTO SINKS AND DRAINING SHELVES, MUST DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAINS
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trenchermen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trenchermen on file is from Aug 31, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trenchermen?

Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trenchermen.

Has Trenchermen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trenchermen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trenchermen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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