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TRINITY PUB CHICAGO

5943 N NORTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO, IL 60631 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TRINITY PUB CHICAGO has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 7, 2012. The most recent inspection, on September 29, 2025, recorded 6 infractions.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on May 20, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on May 20, 2019. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on April 23, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on March 7, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NO DRAINBOARD AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • ONE VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH A WORKING LIGHT BULB FOR VENTILATION HOOD.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
  2. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 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
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 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
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TOP OF REFRIGERATION UNITS
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 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. .
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • TOILET ROOMS DOOR MUST BE KEPT CLOSE WHILE NOT IN USE.ADVISED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND BUILDING AND WEST SIDE OF BUILDING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 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.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed flour on the kitchen prep tables. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the storage closet near the ATM. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED LEAKAGE AT CEILING OF FRONT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE THE MUSICAL ROOM AND 2 DOOR CLOSET AT THE FRONT AREA
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 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
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • 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
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • 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.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED LEAKAGE AT CEILING OF FRONT CUSTOMER SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER INSIDE THE MUSICAL ROOM AND 2 DOOR CLOSET AT THE FRONT AREA
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • 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.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • 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).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front storage room not clean need detailed cleaning.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • 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.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided, display cooler had missing light shields, shall be provided.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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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