Triple I Restaurant

177 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601

American

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Triple I Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 20, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Triple I Restaurant is from Jun 20, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

The pattern that stands out is “food in original container, properly labeled”, which has been cited two times.

Triple I Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 20, 2012

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD THAT HAS BEEN COOKED/PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC. INSIDE OF WALK-IN/REACH-IN COOLERS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE CREAM FREEZER-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK AND HOT WATER TANK, UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Jun 10, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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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. FOUND A BOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED.

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. VENTILATION HOOD EXTERIOR SURFACE NOT CLEAN, GREASE BUILD UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK. NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Sep 14, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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. GREASE BUILD UP NOTED ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE COOKING LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Triple I Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Triple I Restaurant on file is from Jun 20, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Triple I Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Triple I Restaurant.

Has Triple I Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Triple I Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Triple I Restaurant 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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