Trinity Bar
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2015
74
Score
Going back to 2010, Trinity Bar has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2015. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at Trinity Bar is from Feb 3, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN KITHCEN WITH TOP LID IN DISREPAIR. LID MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITHCEN WITH DOOR OFF HINGES. REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BEER COOLERS IN BASEMENT BAR AND UNSTAIRS REAR BAR WITH RUSTY INTERIOR. OBSERVED DIRTY STANDING WATER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT BAR. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER IN BASE OF BEER COOLERS AND REMOVE ALL RUST.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT USED TO STORE BOTTLED/CANNED BEER AND KEGS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES. ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. ALL FAN COVERS HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. FAN COVERS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. ALL LIQUOR SHELVES IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIQUOR SHELVES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF KITCHEN UNCLEAN BEHIND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR DISH MACHINE. ALL FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT OF REAR BAR WITH LEAKING CONDITION AND IN DISREPAIR. LEAK MUST BE REPAIRED AND CEILING MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN REAR BAR. RESTORE FULL WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT. COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED. ALL CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AND BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN AND SANITIRY CONDITION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE
41
74
Jan 29, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN BAR NOT ATTACHED TO WALL AND PLUMBING NOT ALIGNED SO WHEN WATER IS RUN WATER RUNS ALL OVER FLOOR. OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ANY EXPOSED HADNSINK IN KITCHEN REAR BAR OR BASEMENT BAR. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT AL TIMES. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT NEAREST HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. 48 HOURS GIVEN TO ATTACH SINK TO WALL AND REPAIR PLUMBING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
12
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEER COOLERS IN BASEMENT BAR AND UNSTAIRS REAR BAR WITH RUSTY INTERIOR. OBSERVED DIRTY STANDING WATER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT BAR. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER IN BASE OF BEER COOLERS AND REMOVE ALL RUST.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITHCEN WITH DOOR OFF HINGES. REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN KITHCEN WITH TOP LID IN DISREPAIR. LID MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT USED TO STORE BOTTLED/CANNED BEER AND KEGS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES. ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. ALL FAN COVERS HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. FAN COVERS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL LIQUOR SHELVES IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIQUOR SHELVES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF KITCHEN UNCLEAN BEHIND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR DISH MACHINE. ALL FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT OF REAR BAR WITH LEAKING CONDITION AND IN DISREPAIR. LEAK MUST BE REPAIRED AND CEILING MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN REAR BAR. RESTORE FULL WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER STORED IN BASEMENT. COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED. ALL CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT AND BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN AND SANITIRY CONDITION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INPLACE. ADDITONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
45
52
Mar 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WE PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
10
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED VIOLATION AT THIS TIME. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES ACROSS FROM KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY CEILING VENT ABOVE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN. HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND IN WALL UNDER STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT BAR. MUST SEAL.
35
82
Mar 14, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT BY THE BSMT BAR AREA AND ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN WHICH IS 7 STEPS AWAY THE WASTE WATER COME OUT WHEN WATER IS RUNNING FROM 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN WASTE WATER BACK UP AT THE FLOOR DRAIN.
10
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. GREASE IN HOOD ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED VIOLATION AT THIS TIME. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES ACROSS FROM KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY CEILING VENT ABOVE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN. HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND IN WALL UNDER STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT BAR. MUST SEAL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATIONS NOTED AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THREE BARS. INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
74
Mar 13, 2014
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES PREVIOUSLY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION COOLER STILL FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F WITH FOOD HELD, SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 45.6F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS AT 45.6F, 4LBS FRESH SALSA AT 47.1F, BEEF AT 42.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
3
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. WASTE WATER BACK UP INTO ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND ALL PROPERLY DRAIN.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
10
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 3-6-14 NOT CORRECTED. #29-#33-INTERIOR ONE DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.34-FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING FOOD IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #37-MUST INSTALL A DOOR WITH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. #38-BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. LICENSE SUSPENDED AT THIS TIME BY C.D.P.H.
14
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING OUTSIDE EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THE REAR BASEMENT HALLWAY EXIT DOOR AND THE SIDE DOOR OF THE FRONT BAR WITH OPEN GAPS ON BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH EXPIRED STATE PEST LICENSE. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS SEALANT ON SHELVING ABOVE PREP TABLE.VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. LID OF BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST BE COMPLETELY SEALED.VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. SHELVING ABOVE BASEMENT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. GREASE IN HOOD ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED VIOLATION AT THIS TIME. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES ACROSS FROM KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY CEILING VENT ABOVE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN. HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND IN WALL UNDER STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT BAR. MUST SEAL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATIONS NOTED AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BOTH BARS. EXTREME LEAK UNDER BASEMENT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
38
58
Mar 6, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.7F TO 50F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF ASSORTED CHEESES FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.7F TO 44.9F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
3
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 6-4-13. #33-INTERIOR ONE DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.34-FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING FOOD IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #37-MUST INSTALL A DOOR WITH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. #38-BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS SEALANT ON SHELVING ABOVE PREP TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES ACROSS FROM KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY CEILING VENT ABOVE COOKS LINE PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
41
67
Jun 4, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, FOOD DEBRIS REMOVED. AT BASEMENT BAR, UNDER CHARBROIL GRILL. OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE. FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING FOOD IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DOOR WITH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE DRAINAGE LINES ON SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BACK BAR. BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
78
May 24, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
12
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE (FOOD) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ALL SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL AT 312-746-5426 OR FAX WRITTEN REQUEST TO 312-746-4240.
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO OBSERVED 10 TO 15 DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT BAR. MUST HAVE LICENSED PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: CHEESE SAUCE IN HOT HOLDING AT 180.5F. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOZZLE OF KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT. MUST CLEAN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, FOOD DEBRIS REMOVED. AT BASEMENT BAR, UNDER CHARBROIL GRILL. OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE. FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING FOOD IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DOOR WITH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE DRAINAGE LINES ON SODA GUN HOLDERS AT BACK BAR. BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. MISSING ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF DIRTY ICE MACHINE.
43
58
Nov 15, 2010
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
38
78
Nov 5, 2010
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS MARINARA SAUCE AND 2LBS CHEESE SAUCE BEING HELD HOT IN DOUBLE BOILER PAN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 79.5F & 84.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE RAPIDLY HEATED TO 165F. FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $10.00.
3
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. ALSO EXCESSIVE RUST ON INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE, MUST REMOVE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. ALSO OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION FROM RAW TO READY TO EAT MEATS. UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED OVER READY TO EAT TURKEY AND IMPROPERLY COVERED READY TO EAT QUESADILLAS (COVERED WITH A CLOTH TOWEL). RAW BEEF ALSO STORED OVER COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS, SLICED HAM AND CORNED BEEF. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES APPROXIMATELY 18LBS WITH ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $75.00.
4
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0 PPM FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. DISHES NOTED INSIDE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
8
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15 DRAIN FLIES AT BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK AND FLOOR GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO REFRIGERATION AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. PEST CONTROL RECENT INSPECTION ON 11-4-10 NOTED NO INSECT ACTIVITY IN ANY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND RECOMMEND PEST CO. SPECIFICALLY TREAT AREA FOR DRAIN FLIES.
18
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DISH MACHINES DISH RACK BADLY STAINED FROM DIRT. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY,MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT INSIDE BIN MUST CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. LARGE AREA OF BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR CEMENT AT BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN LINEN STORAGE WITH EXPOSED DIRT FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. FLOOR OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN. FLOOR BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER MUST CLEAN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, FOOD PREP UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT FROM BASEMENT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PLUMBING AND FOOD PROTECTION OF WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING. ALSO, REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM UTILITY MOP SINK OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. EXPOSED HAND SINK AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL EXTREMELY DIRTY AND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. CLEAN LINENS MUST NOT BE STORED ABOVE DIRT FLOOR.
39
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL UNITS.
40
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trinity Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trinity Bar on file is from Feb 3, 2015. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trinity Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Trinity Bar.
Has Trinity Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trinity Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Trinity Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
Nearby Restaurants