Trinos Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
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Score
Trinos Pizza appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Trinos Pizza is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using Cardboard to cut dough on top, Instructed to use proper utensils to cut food on and not to use cardboard in food preparation.
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED DAMP OUTSIDE OF SANTIIZER SOLUTION ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION OR MAINTAIN DRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW.
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Apr 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHEESE AT 46.5 AND TOMATO SAUCE AT 46.F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.0 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PREP COOLER AT 50.0 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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May 17, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PIZZA, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 10/14/2022 REPORT #2565379 NOT CORRECTED. #58 FOUND NO VERIFICATION OF MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTRED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Oct 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (BEEF, CHEESE, CUT TOMATO, CHICKEN, SHREDDED LETTUCE, BACON RANGING FROM 45.5F-50.1F). MANAGER DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. COLD HOLDING MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/3/21, REPORT #2537737: #58: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR COOKED TO ORDER BURGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR ANY RAW/UNDERCOOKED ITEMS, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 25, 2021
License
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/25/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNIT UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND ON TABLE NEXT TO STOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR HAND SINK IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP AND CABINET HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ON PREMISES,HOLE AROUND PILLAR AT FRONT WINDOW,GAP AT WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,LANDLORDS TOOL AREA,FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA THAT IS DARK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trinos Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trinos Pizza on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trinos Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Trinos Pizza.
Has Trinos Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trinos Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Trinos Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Trinos Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trinos Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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