Trios Pizza

7009 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Trios Pizza has 12 inspections in the public record. On Apr 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Trios 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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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2024
License
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN REAR OUTDOOR AREA NEAR PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANLDER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTRACTOR USING COFFEE CUP AS AN ASHTRAY AT FRONT COUNTER AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAYS AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTEDT TO INSTALL A UTILITY SINK ON SITE THAT COMPLIES WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 9, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH SOME LITTER AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA (WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA (NEXT TO KITCHEN HOOD).
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Sep 1, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/WASHROOM)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND VENT/HOOD (PIPES ELECTRICAL CONDUIT ETC) WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PIZZA OVEN AND PREP TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 22, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION IOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION USSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CAP OFF OF LIGHT SHIELD.INSTRUCTED MANANGEMENT TO PROPER AFFIX CAP TO LIGHT SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION
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Oct 30, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dusts accumulations on the kitchen exhaust hood above the stove and food debris splashed on wall near the dough mixer.Instructed to detail clean exhaust hood/wall and maintain.
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Nov 14, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIZZA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SAID DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND STAND UP COOLER DOOR RAILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL IN PREP AREA ABOVE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
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Jun 22, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR MESH AT REAR SCREEN DOOR. REPLACE INTERIOR LINER OF LID INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER BY THE PREP TABLE.(LINER IS BROKEN AND WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM PIPE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER
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Jun 2, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Shelving by prep table had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas under heavy equipment need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear prep area shall be provided.
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May 20, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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 INSTALL ADDITIONAL WEATHER STRIP ON CORNERS OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR
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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. MUST CLEAN UNDER COOKING PIZZA OVEN
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FREEZER AT THE REAR AREA AND NEAR BOILER
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trios Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trios Pizza on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trios Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Trios Pizza.

Has Trios Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trios Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trios 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 Trios Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trios Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.