SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PARAMOUNT EVENTS AND TRUFFLEBERRY.

EAT. 84/100

2744 W ROSCOE ST · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 11, 2025 · passed

5 of 6 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
5 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 11
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL COVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVES BENEATH FOOD PREP TABLES AND NEXT TO EXPOSED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA OR STORAGE SOLUTION FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL COVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS WHERE FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 10
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 24
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NSTRUCETD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AND PIPE WITH SOME DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (PRODUCE) WALK IN COOLER.

SEP 9
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--OBSERVED FAR WEST-END ENCLOSED GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH GAP OPENINGS AT RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF OVERHEAD DOORS ALSO THE GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER SIDE EXIT DOOR SAME LOCATION.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 2
2022
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE REAR PASTRY PREPARATION ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO MENTIONED FOOD PREPARATION ROOM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FAR WEST-END ENCLOSED GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH GAP OPENINGS AT RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF OVERHEAD DOORS ALSO THE GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER SIDE EXIT DOOR SAME LOCATION.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON CEILING IN THE REAR PASTRY PREPARATION ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 18
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED EXTERIOR DIGITAL THERMOMETER ON 2 DRAWER COOLER ON PREP LINE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GRILL ABOVE 2 DRAWER REFRIGERATOR AND INSIDE BOTTOM DRAWER OF 2 DRAWER REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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