Tryzub Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Tryzub Restaurant stretching back to 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Tryzub Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS DATED 8/20/25 INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 8LBS. COOKED MASHED POTATO-45.1F-50.0F.7-GALLONS GOULASH-47.7F-57.2F.1-GALLONS-COOKED SAUCE-49.5F.8- GALLONS COOKED MUSHROOM SOUP-52.9F-54.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.141LBS. $322.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR,RIGHT & LEFT SIDES OF EXIT DOOR TO APARTMENTS,IN CENTER OF ALL PATIO DOORS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE ON FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR DISH WASHING AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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70
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR NEAR TOILET ROOM ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Jun 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENT OF VACCINATION CARDS. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Jan 29, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATIO AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVIBG PLATES ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGH BULBS ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Aug 20, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT RUNNING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100.0F AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE. EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED TWO BUCKETS OF COOKED BEEF STEW WITH TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 72.2F TO 72.3F. PIC IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $240. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.1F OR BELOW AND HOT TCS FOODS AT 135.OF OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY DATE MARKING FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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50
Aug 20, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOS #2-201.11.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #2-502.11.
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE RACKS WHERE POP SYRUP IS STORED TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE POP SYRUP RACKS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER AND PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
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Mar 7, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICAL STORAGE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Apr 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2016
License
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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. ALL THE DOORS(NORTH-EAST) WITH A GAP OF 1/4INCH TO 2". ALSO DOOR THAT CONNECTES HALLWAYS TO BUSINESS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER ON PREMISES NOR A SERVICE AGREEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN LINE PROVIDED ON POP GUN HOLDERS AT BAR.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN LINE THAT CONNECTS TO FLOOR DRAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA,SOUTH EAST CORNER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED HOLES ON EAST WALL BEHIND THE DUCT VENT IN PREP AREA,ALSO IN DISH ROOM AROUND PIPES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE SOUTH HOOD,BURNED LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE NORTH HOOD IN KITCHEN. NEED TO REPLACE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tryzub Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tryzub Restaurant on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tryzub Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tryzub Restaurant.
Has Tryzub Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tryzub Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tryzub Restaurant 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 Tryzub Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tryzub Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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