Top Cafe Cusine

4393 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2023

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Top Cafe Cusine's record stops at Mar 3, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Across the inspection history, “allergen training as required” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Top Cafe Cusine on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2023

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-202.11 NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.

Feb 14, 2023

License

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IS TURNED OFF AT THIS TIME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WAS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE SERVICE STATION EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Top Cafe Cusine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Top Cafe Cusine on file is from Mar 3, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Top Cafe Cusine?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Top Cafe Cusine.

Has Top Cafe Cusine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Top Cafe Cusine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Top Cafe Cusine 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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