Truffle Grill

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Inspections

1. Jul 7, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.7 DEGREES AIR TEMP. THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS WERE IN THE RIC. FRESH WHOLE EGGS 58.9 5 DOZEN, RAW PROTEINS SUCH AS LAMB CHOPS, SHRIMP, STEAK, AND CHICKEN WINGS. 57-61 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 100 POUNDS VALUED $3500 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.7 DEGREES AIR TEMP. THE COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. WHEN RIC IS CORRECTED CONTACT CDPH AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS WERE IN THE RIC. FRESH WHOLE EGGS 58.9 5 DOZEN, RAW PROTEINS SUCH AS LAMB CHOPS, SHRIMP, STEAK, AND CHICKEN WINGS. 57-61 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 100 POUNDS VALUED $3500 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     LIGHT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST PROTECT EXPOSED LIGHT BULB WITH SLEEVE SHEILDS OR SHEILD OVER ENTIRE LIGHT FIXTURE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

2. Jul 22, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     THE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER PRESSURE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS AND COOLERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

3. Feb 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

4. May 24, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING ON THE WALL UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE WALL TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

5. May 16, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINER.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT TIGHT-FITTING AND UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY WITH A GAP BETWEEN THE LID AND THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT-FITTING LID AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING ON THE WALL UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE WALL TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.