Truffle Grill LLC
1723 S Ashland Ave, Chicago 60608
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass60%
- Conditional20%
- Fail20%
- No verdictOct 7, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- ConditionalJul 7, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 22
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
- 33
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
- 47
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
- 56
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
- 22
- No verdictJun 17, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- PassJul 22, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Interior of fryer with grease build up. Instructe to clean and maintain fryer.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
The hot water pressure on the 3-compartment sink is low. Instructed to increase and maintain hot water pressure.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Floors under the sinks and coolers with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Water stained ceiling tiles and light shield in the food prep area. Instructed to replace. Maintain same.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
The mechanical ventilation in the toilet room is not working. Instructed to provide working mechanical ventilation and maintain.
- 49
- PassFeb 25, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 49
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.
- 55
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.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
2-102.13 observed no food handlers' certificates available for inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirement.
- 58
Allergen training as required
2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate available for inspector's review. Instructed to meet requirement.
- 49
- No verdictFeb 20, 2025Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- PassMay 24, 2024License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 16
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.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
3-302.12 observed dry storage container not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label dry storage container.
- 55
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.
- 58
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.
- 16
- FailMay 16, 2024LicenseRisk 1 (High)
- 16
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.
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
3-302.12 observed dry storage container not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label dry storage container.
- 54
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).
- 55
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.
- 58
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.
- 16
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
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What it gets cited for
- 555×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 583×
Allergen training as required
- 562×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- 492×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- 162×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- 372×
Food properly labeled; original container
- 221×
Proper cold holding temperatures
- 331×
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2967467 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.