Truffle Grill LLC

Chicago Health Dept

1723 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).

5 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jul 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 7

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

JUL 22

2025

PASS 5 violations

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.

FEB 25

2025

PASS 4 violations

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.

MAY 24

2024

PASS 4 violations

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.

MAY 16

2024

FAIL 5 violations

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 FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

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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