Truffle Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 7, 2026 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed. Worn with deep cuts and discoloration. Instructed to replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 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

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jun 17, 2026 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jul 22, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of fryer with grease build up. Instructe to clean and maintain fryer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: The hot water pressure on the 3-compartment sink is low. Instructed to increase and maintain hot water pressure.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors under the sinks and coolers with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles and light shield in the food prep area. Instructed to replace. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: The mechanical ventilation in the toilet room is not working. Instructed to provide working mechanical ventilation and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Feb 25, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the interior of the fryer with accumulated food and grease debris. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor dirt debris on the floor behind the cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handlers' certificates available for inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate available for inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Feb 20, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. May 24, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a stained cutting board attached to the prep cooler. Instructed to remove stains or replace.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage container not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label dry storage container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. May 16, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a stained cutting board attached to the prep cooler. Instructed to remove stains or replace.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage container not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label dry storage container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 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).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required