TRUE FOOD KITCHEN
1-9 W ERIE ST, Chicago, IL, 60654
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 12, 2026
- Type
- Complaint
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (5)
- 22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE STORED AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: LASAGNA AT 48.4F, HAMBURGERS AT 46.4, AND FISH AT 43.7F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH GRILL ON COOK LINE CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ONE OF 2 TOILETS IN MEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOM UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 1 FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.