What is Top Tao Tea's health inspection score?

Top Tao Tea has a SafeDine safety score of 71 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Top Tao Tea last inspected?

Top Tao Tea was last inspected on November 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Top Tao Tea have?

Top Tao Tea has 14 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Top Tao Tea safe to eat at?

Top Tao Tea has a good safety record with a score of 71/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Top Tao Tea serve?

Top Tao Tea serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Top Tao Tea

Name: Top Tao Tea
Address: 5002 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 71

5002 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/5/2025

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0Good

American•Uptown

Ranked #371 of 747 in UptownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Nov 5, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-11 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (71/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

Location

5002 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Oct 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

3 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Complaint1 License

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPEN HOLES IN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. ANY FOOD EMPLOYEE WHO IS HANDLING FOOD ITEMS AND IS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

5 High3 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

34/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BUBBA TEA, MELONS, MILK,ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR HANDWASHING SINK. -COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. -COS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNACCESSIBLE WITH FOLDERS, BOXES, PAPERS, AND OTHER ITEMS INSIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE HANDWASHING SINKS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030(C).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPEN HOLES IN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. ANY FOOD EMPLOYEE WHO IS HANDLING FOOD ITEMS AND IS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 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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