Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House
Last inspected: May 18, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House has six inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on May 18, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House is from May 18, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 18, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MASHED POTATOES AND MEATBALLS) ARE BEING PREPARED. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND PLASTIC AND FOOD SCRAPS SURROUNDING CONTAINER INSIDE THE BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INDOOR AREA WHERE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S RESTROOM ARE NOT PROVIDING HOT WATER; WATER IS AT 90.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST SUPPLY WATER REACHING A MINIMUM OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM 120 F.
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Jan 27, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND MILK AND HEAVY CREAM STORED IN SMALL RESIDENTIAL COOLER AT 51.2F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP DAIRY PRODUCT AND ALL COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. 16 LBS OF DAIRY DISCARDED VALUED AT $14.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND NON-COMMERCIAL SMALL COOLER TEMP AT 62.2F USED TO STORE JUGS OF MILK AND HALF AND HALF DAIRY CREAMERS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLER AT 41F PR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. MANAGER REMOVED COOLER FROM KITCHEN.
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Jan 17, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BASE AND WALL COVERING BY THE HALLWAY TO THE GARAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING WITH OLD TUBES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO BE USED TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS A LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE PROCEDURES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER CABINETS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BASE AND WALL COVERING BY THE HALLWAY TO THE GARAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING WITH OLD TUBES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HOOD EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 N VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGN POSTED AT 2ND FLOOR BAR HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASH BOWLS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(A) SOME PREP AREA COOLERS THRMOMETERS MISSING ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT 2ND FLOOR PREP ARAE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER CONDENSERS, SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINNE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 2, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS, TWO HAND SINKS MISSING A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND REMOVE ALL RUSTY SHELVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPES AT 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House on file is from May 18, 2021. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House.
Has Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Truluck's Seafood, Steak and Crab House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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