What is Truffle Grill Llc's health inspection score?

Truffle Grill Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 87 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Truffle Grill Llc last inspected?

Truffle Grill Llc was last inspected on July 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Truffle Grill Llc have?

Truffle Grill Llc has 18 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Truffle Grill Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Truffle Grill Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Truffle Grill Llc serve?

Truffle Grill Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Truffle Grill Llc

Name: Truffle Grill Llc
Address: 1723 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 87

1723 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Pilsen

Ranked #128 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Jul 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

1723 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

May

Feb 2025

2 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jul

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER PRESSURE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER THE SINKS AND COOLERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−8 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINER.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−19 pts

May 24

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
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).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−21 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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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