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THE STUDY AT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO/TRUTH BE TOLD Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE STUDY AT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO/TRUTH BE TOLD 1227 E 60th ST, CHICAGO 60637 Restaurant
August 1, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2813025
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #16
CRITICAL
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.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #39
MAJOR
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.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #47
MINOR
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.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
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.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections