What is Tuscany Cafe's health inspection score?

Tuscany Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 98 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tuscany Cafe last inspected?

Tuscany Cafe was last inspected on February 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tuscany Cafe have?

Tuscany Cafe has 22 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tuscany Cafe safe to eat at?

Yes, Tuscany Cafe has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Tuscany Cafe serve?

Tuscany Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tuscany Cafe

Name: Tuscany Cafe
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 98

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/26/2026

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0Excellent

Cafe•Chicago

Ranked #140 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 96% of cafe restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Feb 26, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jan

Jul 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Apr

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Feb 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Complaint6 Canvass

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED RIGHT DRAIN STOPPER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. SINK HAS TO BE CLOGGED WITH PLASTIC IN ORDER TO FILL UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURES BETWEEN 49.0 F AND 52.0 F INSIDE PIZZA COOLER- ROASTED TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS, BACON, CHICKEN CHEESE AND BRUCHETTA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. HOWEVER FOUND SAID PIZZA COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.0 F. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 5 LBS, VALUED AT $88.00.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND THE FRONT LINE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 55.4F, CHICKEN 50.4F, NOODLES 53F, RAVIOLI 53.6F, SPINACH 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $32.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Base deductions−7 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CONSTANT WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE PRESOAK WAREWASHING DISPENSER LOCATED AT THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE SPILLED DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED FOR RE-GROUTING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP LINE COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERMEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ALONG THE BASEBOARD AT THE REAR OF THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED AT THE REAR OF HALLWAY AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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