Trinity Pub Chicago
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Trinity Pub Chicago has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2012. On Sep 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Trinity Pub Chicago's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO DRAINBOARD AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PREP AREA FLOOR CLUTTERED BY REAR EXIT DOOR ALSO FLOOR CLUTTERED IN CLOSET BY SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ONE VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH A WORKING LIGHT BULB FOR VENTILATION HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED IN KITCHEN AREA.(REACH IN COOLERS, HUD FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN FOOD FRYERS FROM ANY OIL DEPOSIT AND DISPOSE USED OIL PROPERLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TOP OF REFRIGERATION UNITS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SERVICE MOP SINK NOT PROVIDED.AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK OR 1 CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE. .
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS DOOR MUST BE KEPT CLOSE WHILE NOT IN USE.ADVISED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND BUILDING AND WEST SIDE OF BUILDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Dec 18, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed flour on the kitchen prep tables. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the storage closet near the ATM. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Sep 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR AREA ALSO MISSING STOPPERS (X2) AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR AREA AND PROVIDE STOPPERS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 30, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE BEER COOLERS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF WATER AND RUST. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND BAR AND REAR STORAGE AREA.....ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT CEILING OF FRONT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE THE MUSICAL ROOM AND 2 DOOR CLOSET AT THE FRONT AREA
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Apr 23, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF.(OPENING AT THE BOTTOM DOOR) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. CERTIFICATE ON SITE EXPIRED ON 9/10/2012. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE BEER COOLERS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF WATER AND RUST. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND BAR AND REAR STORAGE AREA.....ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT CEILING OF FRONT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE THE MUSICAL ROOM AND 2 DOOR CLOSET AT THE FRONT AREA
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Feb 27, 2013
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 7, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found/observed food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving in rear kitchen need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front storage room not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls/ceilings in rear kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint, plaster, shall be repaired/sealed, wall by exposed hand sink had exposed plaster/wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided, display cooler had missing light shields, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, walk in cooler exhaust vents(ventilation)not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trinity Pub Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trinity Pub Chicago on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trinity Pub Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Trinity Pub Chicago.
Has Trinity Pub Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Trinity Pub Chicago have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Trinity Pub Chicago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Trinity Pub Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trinity Pub Chicago is inspected about once every two years on average.
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