Truth

56 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60653
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2015, Truth has 18 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 16 times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Truth trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ACCUUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR COVERED WITH CARBOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFCATIONS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF UPDATED ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILBLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 25, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
22
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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
10
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFCATIONS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF UPDATED ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILBLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTPLE IN USE PREP TABLE SHELVING LOCATED IN PREP RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING UNITS , HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS COOLING UNITS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ACCUUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR COVERED WITH CARBOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 28, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP STATION FREE OF SPILLS AND DEBIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIDS MISSING ON THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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70
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP STATION FREE OF SPILLS AND DEBIS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES AND FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SHOOT.
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING,PREP STATION AND COUNTER TOPS FREE OF SPILLS AND DEBIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE BASE BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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74
Aug 17, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BAR COUNTER.
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Jul 17, 2020
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS WEAR WHEN HANDLING FOOD OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOIL FOUND ON THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SURFACES. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: CORRECTED. TEST KITS ON SITE.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL OF THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR/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.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: POOR LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 10, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT THE HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED ON 6-301.11
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZING AGENT USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ALWAYS WEAR WHEN HANDLING FOOD OR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOIL FOUND ON THE LOWER SURFACES OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SURFACES. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL OF THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR/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.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. MAINTAIN SAME.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: POOR LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING. MAINTAIN SAME.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE AND SOME SUPPLIES ON HAND. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE PROPER DISINFECTANT TO KILL NOROVIRUS. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE SMALL FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SAME FRYER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET; MUST INSTALL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDER FRONT BAR COUNTER AREA. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
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78
Oct 22, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATORS IN PREP KITCHEN WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED POTATO, SAUSAGE, MEAT ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT * AND REMINDER FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 (A) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURE. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSEVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY AND PREP AREA. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 ACCUMULATION ON FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR ALL PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT LOCATED FOR EASY ACCESSABLE FOR SERVICE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RECEPTICAL FULL OF BOXES/REFUSE. FACILITY MUST FREQUENT REMOVAL SERVICES OF OBTAIN RECYCLE DUMPSTER FOR BOXES.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR IN DISREPAIR, POROUS NOT SEALED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ACCULUMATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION THROUOUT FACILITY AND NON FUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT, DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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37
Apr 11, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 2098717 performed on 10/12/2017. Must correct the following previous minor violations: #30-LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. #32-SECURE SINK TO WALL IN WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN. #33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS. #35-CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. #45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. Seriously Violation:7-42-090
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Oct 12, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SECURE SINK TO WALL IN WASHROOM NEAR KITCHEN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND ORGANIZE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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74
Sep 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER BAR CABINET.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILILNG OF THE FIRST WASHROOM.
35
86
Oct 13, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED RAW WOOD PANEL BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. MISSING A BASEBOARD BEHIND 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING A VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK AND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Truth last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Truth on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Truth?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Truth.

Has Truth's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Truth have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Truth means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Truth inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Truth is inspected around two times per year on average.