Tri-Star Catering
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2020
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Tri-Star Catering stretching back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Tri-Star Catering dates to Nov 24, 2020.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Tri-Star Catering's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 24, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 (OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2313075 DATED FOR 09/27/19. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON-PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Sep 27, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, ROAST BEEF) WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 7, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance embedded in the caulking along dish machine drain board area. Instructed manager to remove, re caulk, detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight yellow buildup on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed both 2 door continental reach in cooler, at front cook line with food and debris on interior surfaces as well as gasket areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Noted excessive ice buildup on walk in freezer condenser unit. Instructed manager to defrost, remove and maintain at all times.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed white scale deposits on floor and wall junction underneath dish machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small leak underneath 3 compartment sink at wash sink twist value. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Jul 25, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found previously issued minor violations not corrected from report # 1971122, dated 11/9/16. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #31 NOTED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. #34 OBSERVED REDDISH LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR. #35 NOTED SOOT AND OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38 OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE EXHAUST FAN. #41 NOTED BROOMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found black build up on hanging rack (that hold frying pans) in the dish room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found black build up on utensil on top shelf of rack in the dish room. Must clean, sanitize and maintain same. Found rust and black build up on top 2 shelves of drying rack in dish room. Must remove rust (or paint), detail clean and sanitize drying rack. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found white build up on floors under dish machine. Found excessive build up on drain cover in floor under dish machine. Must remove all build up. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed 5 lights not functioning in the hood above the cooking line (2 on the right, 2 in the middle and 1 on the left side). Must provide adequate lighting in all prep areas. Must repair and maintain.
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Nov 21, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED WITH THE USE ENDS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALLL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED OR WITH THE HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. NOTED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REDDISH LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SOOT AND OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET IS LEAKING AT THE HAND SINK NEAREST THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE EXHAUST FAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED BROOMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON PREP SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 9, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR: WHEN RUNNING WATER INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN SO THAT SINK FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632111 ON 2/23/16: "THERE IS NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE COOK LINE. FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE WERE OBSERVED IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THESE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOK LINE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED WITH THE USE ENDS PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALLL MULTI-USE UTENSILS INVERTED OR WITH THE HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. NOTED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REDDISH LIQUID POOLING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED SOOT AND OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET IS LEAKING AT THE HAND SINK NEAREST THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. OBSERVED THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE EXHAUST FAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED BROOMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON PREP SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE NOT BEEN TRAINED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 23, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THERE IS NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE COOK LINE. FOOD PREP AND FOOD STORAGE WERE OBSERVED IMMEDIATELY TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THESE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON EACH SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOK LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN ONE DOOR UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tri-Star Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tri-Star Catering on file is from Nov 24, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tri-Star Catering?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tri-Star Catering.
Has Tri-Star Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tri-Star Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tri-Star Catering 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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