Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for TRUTH BE TOLD on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646523
Location recorded for this inspection · TRUTH BE TOLD · 1227 E 60th ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: No sanitizer provided to bar service area low temp dish washing machine, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, machine being used during inspection, instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraint in prep kitchen, instructed to wear.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Utensils at bar area not dried properly, placing cups on cloth towels. instructed not to use cloth in drying process.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621595
Location recorded for this inspection · TRUTH BE TOLD · 1227 E 60th ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROPERLY COVERED IN BAR AND BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621107
Location recorded for this inspection · TRUTH BE TOLD · 1227 E 60th ST
Recorded violations
6
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM OPEN CUP IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR WOMEN STAFF (71.6F) AND MEN STAFF (73.4F) WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT SMALL HAND WASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR CATERING KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROPERLY COVERED IN BAR AND BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK-IN FREEZER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608307
Location recorded for this inspection · TRUTH BE TOLD · 1227 E 60th ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE CAN OPENER BLADE ON THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587007
Location recorded for this inspection · TRUTH BE TOLD · 1227 E 60th ST
Recorded violations
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL LINEN AND UTENSILS STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPALCING WHERE WORN OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS ON FRONT LINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR ALL ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT BAR AREA, FRONT PREP LINE AND ALONG DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS AND SURROUNDING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586549
Location recorded for this inspection · TRUTH BE TOLD · 1227 E 60th ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND DISHMACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA IN SERVICE WITH MULTI USE GLASSWARE IN MACHINE. FOUND MACHINE WITH O PPM SANITIZER DUE TO SANITIZER CONTAINER EMPTY. ASK MANAGER TO REPLACE SANITIZER CONTAINER WITH NEW, HOWEVER NO SANITIZER IS AVAILABLE. MACHINE IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY IN DINING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15-20 FLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE BUILD UP AND WATER ARE PRESENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL LINEN AND UTENSILS STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPALCING WHERE WORN OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS ON FRONT LINE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR ALL ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT BAR AREA, FRONT PREP LINE AND ALONG DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD AND DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENT FILTERS AND SURROUNDING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553602
Location recorded for this inspection · TRUTH BE TOLD · 1227 E 60th ST
Recorded violations
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 8-201.13 OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE ON PREMISES IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CREATE A VALID HAACP PLAN DOCUMENTING PROCESS AND USE OF MACHINE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553051
Location recorded for this inspection · TRUTH BE TOLD · 1227 E 60th ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. PROIRITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546295
Location recorded for this inspection · TRUTH BE TOLD · 1227 E 60th ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60637
172 of 213 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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