Trinity Pub Chicago
5943 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631
Restaurant ZIP 60631 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 29, 2025
Trinity Pub Chicago was last inspected on September 29, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
September 29, 2025 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general1 paperwork-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop improperly stored on top of ice machine. Instructed manager must provide a clean container for ice scoop.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No drainboard at dishwash 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager must provide a drainboard for dishwash 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Prep area floor cluttered by rear exit door also floor cluttered in closet by side exit door. Must elevate all items off floor or remove items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: One ventilation hood light bulbs not working. Must replace with a working light bulb for ventilation hood.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate for food managers. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-7-38.010-no citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must clean equipment stored in kitchen area.(reach in coolers, hud filters,cooking equipment). Must clean food fryers from any oil deposit and dispose used oil properly.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain clean top of refrigeration units
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention not located to be serviced and maintained, instructed to provide an approved back flow prevention or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Service mop sink not provided.at least one service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar liquid waste. .
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms door must be kept close while not in use.advised to provide self closing doors
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain clean outside area behind building and west side of building.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted the following:floors throughout premise especially along wall base and underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris. Walls with food dirt and food spills -cracks on the walls instructed to detail clean and sanitize especially areas under cooking equipment, clean and maintain walls with cracks and spills. Must upgrade housekeeping.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide protective shields on light bulb in walk in cooler
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler's training certification from employee. Instructed that all employee's must comply with food handler's training in accordance with the food handling regulation enforcement act.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed flour on the kitchen prep tables. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the storage closet near the ATM. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed food build up inside prep area door rubber gaskets. Instructed manager to clean and maintain gaskets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on walls in storage room. Instructed manager to clean walls and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No exposed handwash bowl at bar area also missing stoppers (x2) at dishwash 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide exposed handwash bowl with running hot and cold water at bar area and provide stoppers at dishwash 3-compartment sink.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean inside beer coolers and maintain free of water and rust. Must also detail clean all soda gun holders at the bar.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along walls and underneath equipment especially behind bar and rear storage area.....also detail clean all floor drains behind bar and where ever needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at ceiling of front customer sitting area. Instructed to repair or replace tile.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, remove or organize clutter inside the musical room and 2 door closet at the front area
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Noted over 20 flying insects on walls and ceiling behind bar. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas also noted rear exit door not rodent proof.(opening at the bottom door) instructed to repair and maintain to prevent rodent entry. Citation issued for violation #7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No current food sanitation certificate on premises at this time. Certificate on site expired on 9/10/2012. Instructed to have a current city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at all times. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean inside beer coolers and maintain free of water and rust. Must also detail clean all soda gun holders at the bar.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along walls and underneath equipment especially behind bar and rear storage area.....also detail clean all floor drains behind bar and where ever needed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted leakage at ceiling of front customer sitting area. Instructed to repair or replace tile.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, remove or organize clutter inside the musical room and 2 door closet at the front area
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found/observed food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving in rear kitchen need cleaning(detailed).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front storage room not clean need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls/ceilings in rear kitchen prep areas that had peeling paint, plaster, shall be repaired/sealed, wall by exposed hand sink had exposed plaster/wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided, display cooler had missing light shields, shall be provided.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, walk in cooler exhaust vents(ventilation)not clean need detailed cleaning.
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