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Trivoli Tavern

119 N Peoria St, Chicago, IL 60607
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Trivoli Tavern, the earliest from 2019. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “summary report displayed and visible to the public” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 46F, VODKA SAUCE AT 45-52F, MARINARA SAUCE AT 50F, PRIME RIB AT 51F, CLAM CHOWDER AT 44F, AND POT PIE FILLING AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 75 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISHWASHING AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE LIQUOR BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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78
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2588325 DATED 11/16/23. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
61
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
39
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE AT UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS TO RESTORE PROPER INTENSITY.
56
78
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2561915 DATED 8/10/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
61
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN ALL 3 BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
86
Aug 10, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED (HOTDOGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/2021, REPORT #2521391. #58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ANSI PROVIDED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
57
78
Jun 15, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM PREP HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ANSI PROVIDED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
90
Dec 26, 2019
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 12 MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOODS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trivoli Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trivoli Tavern on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trivoli Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “summary report displayed and visible to the public” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trivoli Tavern.

Has Trivoli Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trivoli Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trivoli Tavern 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 Trivoli Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trivoli Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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