What is Truth's health inspection score?

Truth has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Truth last inspected?

Truth was last inspected on October 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Truth have?

Truth has 41 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Truth safe to eat at?

Truth has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Truth

Name: Truth
Address: 56 E PERSHING RD, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 65

56 E PERSHING RD, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Oct 6, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 61/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

May 2022

1 inspections

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Jan

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

7 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Inspection History

7 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-601.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED MULTPLE IN USE PREP TABLE SHELVING LOCATED IN PREP RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ACCUUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.116 OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OUT C 12/25/2025 OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS STORAGE SPACES, THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR COVERED WITH CARBOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFCATIONS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF UPDATED ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILBLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med7 Basic

11 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, BAR PREP, OR UNISEX TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS STEAK, DOZEN OF EGGS, 1 LB SHRIMP AND 4 LBS GRAVY ALL STORED ON TOP ICE RANGING BETWEEN 49F-65F.. 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND BREADED BREAST AND COOKED FISH STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT RANGING BETWEEN, 63-75F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. TOTAL COST $500.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7(LARGE AND SMALL) LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG SIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS, UNDER PREP TABLES, WALL WHERE HANDSINK IS IN PLACE. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 50 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON WINDOWSILL IN REAR PREP, UNDER SINK SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE CABINETS THROUGHOUT BAR PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP, ON PREP TABLES, CARDBOARD BOXES. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTPLE IN USE PREP TABLE SHELVING LOCATED IN PREP RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING UNITS , HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ACCUUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS STORAGE SPACES, THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR COVERED WITH CARBOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFCATIONS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF UPDATED ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILBLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−39 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP STATION FREE OF SPILLS AND DEBIS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE LIDS MISSING ON THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE WAY TO THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED OPENINGS INTO WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WHERE EVER NEEDED.

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP STATION FREE OF SPILLS AND DEBIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES AND FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.

Base deductions−13 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVERD SUCH AS CHICKEN. A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SHOOT.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING,PREP STATION AND COUNTER TOPS FREE OF SPILLS AND DEBIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE BASE BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL OF THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND SHELVING THROUGH OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Base deductions−16 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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