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TRIPOLI TAVERN

1147 W ARMITAGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TRIPOLI TAVERN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2564480

Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPOLI TAVERN · 1147 W ARMITAGE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION STORED, INVERTED BY THE BAR

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: POP GUN HOLDER STORED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER IN CONTACT WITH ICE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST RELOCATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON FOOD PREP LINE WITH DARK GROOVES. DARK GROOVES MUST BE ELIMINATED, OR CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NEED TO REMOVE WEEDS SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE ALLY, TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FROM INSECTS AND RODENTS

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1300429

Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPOLI TAVERN · 1147 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, MICROWAVE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE LOOSE WALL TILES NEXT TO THE GRILL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR DRAINING WATER INTO A BUCKET. MUST REMOVE BUCKET AND DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
517640

Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPOLI TAVERN · 1147 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES AT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL SLICERS, BLENDERS, PREP TABLE AND ALL OTHER FOOD PREP MATERIALS.

Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
517622

Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPOLI TAVERN · 1147 W ARMITAGE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. REAR EXIT DOOR FOUND WITH LARGE 2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON BOTTOM OF DOOR.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BOX FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER ALL LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS NEXT TO DEEP FRYER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILES AT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL SLICERS, BLENDERS, PREP TABLE AND ALL OTHER FOOD PREP MATERIALS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE CHARCOAL BBQ GRILL FROM REAR BEER GARDEN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. KITCHEN WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED THREE ASHTRAYS, ONE WITH A CIGARETTE BUTT, ON TABLES IN OUT DOOR BEER GARDEN PATIO.

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505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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