Top-Notch Beefburger
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2010, Top-Notch Beefburger has 22 inspections in the public record. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INNER EDGE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WEATHER STRIP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK IN DRY STIRAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS WELL AS PREVENT POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE...THE UPRIGHT TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR COOKING AREA...THE LOWER ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE FLAT TOP... ALL WITH TORN AND WORN GASKET SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT (SHELVING, PREP STATIONS) WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING, UNDER SHELVING, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE AREA SHELVING AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR VENTS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED IN AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MANUEL PEREZ AND ADRIN GOMEZ. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Apr 16, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ALL DRINK DISPENSOR NOZZLES AND AREA AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP SPACE AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COUNTERS AND DRINK MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER ON DUTY IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 18, 2024
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF RODANT PROOFING ALL OUTER OPENINGS IN NEED OF SEALING TO PREVENT ANY RODENT ENTRY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND OR DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND STORAGE CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASTE CAN IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER, FRYERS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHAKE MIXER, FRYERS, GRILL, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 11, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, FRONT PLATING AND SERVICE COUNTER, AND REAR STORAGE/UTILITY ROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S MENU AT FACILITY WITH DRINK OFFERINGS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT CODE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO PROPER COMPLIANCE WITH BEVERAGES ON CHILDRENS MENU. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.
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Jan 25, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER STRIP WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASH AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLER AND DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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82
Mar 17, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 26, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS AND FORKS NOT INVERTED IN WAIT STATION AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SLICER, GRINDER, KNIFE RACK, SHAKE MIXER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHEILDS IN PREP AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Nov 5, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OF SANITIZED SOLUTION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH OUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
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Aug 16, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OF SANITIZED SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING TILES AND VENT COVERS FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH OUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF UNDER DISH MACHINE FOR CHEMICAL STORAGE.MUST SEAL.
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May 3, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, ICE MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, ORANGE JUICE MACHINE NOZZLES AND DRIP TRAY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, POTATO SHELVING, PALLETS, PREP TABLES, ETC(FOOD DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL WALLS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA(FOOD SPILLS, GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLTUION AT THE REQUIRED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE AND SINKS. REMOVE EXCESS GREASE/FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS ON THE 1 AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HOLE IN FLOOR IN HOT WATER ROOM.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY GREASE TRAP IN HOT WATER ROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN HOT WATER ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS.MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
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Mar 8, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NEED TO CLEAN TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FRONT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AREA, ALSO IN REAR HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER IN HOT WATER TANK STORAGE ROOM REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jun 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED PRE SET TABLES UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL PRE SET UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, CLEAN STOVE TOP, COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS REAR EGG COOLER FRONT PREP COOLER, AND DEFROST THE MILK DISPENSER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT ABOVE EXIT DOOR NEED TO REPLACE.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), GRILL, PREP TABLES, DRAWERS, SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (SPILLS), UNDER GRILL (FOOD DEBRIS) AND ABOVE PREP TABLES, COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER PREP COOLERS (DUST BUILDUP) AND COOLER GASKETS (FOOD DEBRIS), FREEZERS, SHAKE MIXER, SLICERS, ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA (FOOD DEBRIS), STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS (DEAD INSECTS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AREA, ALONG BASEBOARDS, BEHIND 2-COMP AND EXPOSED SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ETC (SPILLS, DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISH MACHINE. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REMOVE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS FROM PREP AREAS (PURSE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, FOOTBALL IN REAR PREP AREA, ETC). REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE CLEAN STRAINERS AND POTS ON SHELVES AWAY FROM CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR DISH MACHINE TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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May 11, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, PANS AND CARRY OUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. REMOVE KNIVES ALONG WALL AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN CLEAN KNIFE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS (GREASE BUILDUP), GRILL, PREP TABLES, DRAWERS, SHELVES UNDER GRILL (FOOD DEBRIS) AND ABOVE PREP TABLES, COMPRESSOR UNITS UNDER PREP COOLERS (DUST BUILDUP) AND COOLER GASKETS (FOOD DEBRIS), SHAKE MIXER
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER OUTLET IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS), BEHIND 2-COMP AND EXPOSED SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ETC AND IN WOMEN WASHROOM (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND LIGHT SWITCH ALONG WEST WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. SEAL OPENING IN NORTHEAST CORNER ALONG BASEBOARD IN DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND HALLWAY AREAS NEAR WASHROOMS. REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPAIR PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (DEBRIS).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 3, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, JUICE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR DISH MACHINE.
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Jul 14, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, JUICE MACHINE NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR DISH MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top-Notch Beefburger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top-Notch Beefburger on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top-Notch Beefburger?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Top-Notch Beefburger.
Has Top-Notch Beefburger's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Top-Notch Beefburger have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Top-Notch Beefburger 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 Top-Notch Beefburger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top-Notch Beefburger is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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