Truffle Grill LLC
1723 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 · Pilsen · Restaurant · High risk
Passed most recently but 1 prior failure on record
Last Inspected
2025-07-22
What You Should Know
✓ 3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-07-22
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2024)
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
📋 Documentation & Training minor 4×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
📦 Food Storage & Handling minor 2×
Inspection History
2025-07-22 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER PRESSURE.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS AND COOLERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
minor Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.
4 ▾
minor Sanitation
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.
minor Sanitation
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.
minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
2024-05-24 Pass License Re-Inspection 4 ▾
serious Sanitation
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.
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINER.
minor Sanitation
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.
minor Documentation & Training
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 ▾
serious Sanitation
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.
minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINER.
minor Other
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 FO...
minor Sanitation
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.
minor Documentation & Training
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.
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