Top Cake
206 N Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
Grocery Store ZIP 60624 Risk 3 (Low)
Passed · as of Jan 27, 2026
Top Cake was last inspected on January 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
January 27, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 critical6 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable thermometer inside cooler. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometers in coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed no shelving units on site. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for food storage.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces along base of front counter. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on bases of coolers and debris on window ledges. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors not finished behind the service counter. Observed exposed brick along north wall. Instructed manager to repair, walls and ceilings must smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris on floor in sales, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors in all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no hot running water as required in the washroom hand sink and mop sink. Must provide and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Premises has no refrigeration units to hold tcs foods as required. Instructed to provide and maintain as needed. Priortiy violation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometes inside cooler as needed.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on the mop sink in the rear. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors not finished behind the service counter. Must smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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License · No Entry
No violations
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License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.