What is Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 56 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc. last inspected?

Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc. was last inspected on August 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc. have?

Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc. has 34 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc. safe to eat at?

Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc. has a safety score of 56/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc. serve?

Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc.

Name: Original Triple Crown Restaurant, Inc.
Address: 211 W 22ND PL, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 56

211 W 22ND PL, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Fair

American•Chinatown

Ranked #369 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Aug 6, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-27 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-36 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

211 W 22ND PL, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

3 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

7 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med6 Basic

11 total

43/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
"NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AT PREP COOLER AT 50.1F. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS/RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.2F, 10LBS OF SHRIMP AT 50.8.8F AND 10LBS OF BEEF AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30LBS AT $300. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−57 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, ON THE SPEED RACK WITH CANNED GOODS NEAR THE AQUARIUMS AT THE REAR, BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ACROSS FROM THE AQUARIUMS AT THE REAR. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND THE FRONT PREP AREAS, ON CLEAN PLATES WRAPPED IN PLASTIC ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE, IN THE SHELVING UNITS BELOW THE SERVICE COUNTER AT THE FRONT PRE AREA, ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LIDS OF A BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINER ACROSS FROM THE AQUARIUM AND ON A LID OF A CONTAINER WHERE HERBS ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES. NO LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND NOT CLEAN: THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, CREVICES BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. FLOORS ESPECIALLY SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.

Base deductions−9 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Med5 Basic

11 total

40/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND PLATING COOKED DUCK FOR CUSTOMER WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $45.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 52.7FF WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD-FOR-INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS FOUND OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR: EGG ROLLS (54.2F), CHICKEN WINGS (54.5F), CRAB RANGOON (53.1F), WHOLE DUCKS (52.1F), CHICKEN (54.5F). FOUND 4-15 DOZEN BOXES OF EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING 58.2F-59.0F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT $300. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION AND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 400 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK, SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE AQUARIUMS AT THE REAR. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND THE FRONT PREP AREAS, ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF THE FOOD STORAGE BIN WITH MSG, CORN STARCH, AND SALT (ALL DISCARDED AT THIS TIME), IN A BIN WITH PREPACKAGED ITEMS ABOVE THE DRY INGREDIENTS STORAGE BINS, ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL NEAR THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVI

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED THREE STORAGE CONTAINERS OF MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT OF A FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GROUT OUTLINING THE DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND NOT CLEAN: THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, CREVICES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED MOP SINK OVERFLOWING WITH SEWAGE WATER AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID MOP SINK TO DRAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. FLOORS ESPECIALLY SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.

Base deductions−60 pts

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES, BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA ON THE FLOOR, ON BOTTOMS OF SOME KITCHEN PREP TABLES AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND GREASE: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/WOK STATION AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED NEED CLEANING. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHING. CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OTHER MATTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DE CLUTTER AREAS WHERE NEEDED BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOMS, DINING AREA AND KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−17 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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