SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TRULUCK'S SEAFOOD, STEAK AND CRAB HOUSE.

YOUR CALL. 50/100

41 E CHESTNUT ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 18, 2021 · passed with conditions

2 of 6 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Nov 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MASHED POTATOES AND MEATBALLS) ARE BEING PREPARED. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S RESTROOM ARE NOT PROVIDING HOT WATER; WATER IS AT 90.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST SUPPLY WATER REACHING A MINIMUM OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM 120 F.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND PLASTIC AND FOOD SCRAPS SURROUNDING CONTAINER INSIDE THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INDOOR AREA WHERE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED.

JAN 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND MILK AND HEAVY CREAM STORED IN SMALL RESIDENTIAL COOLER AT 51.2F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP DAIRY PRODUCT AND ALL COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. 16 LBS OF DAIRY DISCARDED VALUED AT $14.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND NON-COMMERCIAL SMALL COOLER TEMP AT 62.2F USED TO STORE JUGS OF MILK AND HALF AND HALF DAIRY CREAMERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLER AT 41F PR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. MANAGER REMOVED COOLER FROM KITCHEN.

JAN 17
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL BASE AND WALL COVERING BY THE HALLWAY TO THE GARAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING WITH OLD TUBES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 9
2019
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO BE USED TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS A LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE PROCEDURES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL BASE AND WALL COVERING BY THE HALLWAY TO THE GARAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING WITH OLD TUBES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 N VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN POSTED AT 2ND FLOOR BAR HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASH BOWLS.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(A) SOME PREP AREA COOLERS THRMOMETERS MISSING ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

MINORFacility Condition
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT 2ND FLOOR PREP ARAE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS, SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINNE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

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NOV 2
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS, TWO HAND SINKS MISSING A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND REMOVE ALL RUSTY SHELVES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY PIPES AT 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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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