TOP CHOICE in Wakefield Woodlawn

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Feb 4, 2025
πŸ“ 686 NEREID AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10470  ·  🍽️ Caribbean
Overview

Top Choice Jamaican Restaurant in Wakefield holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections dating back to 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A once, Grade B once, and has no emergency closures on record.

5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection

TOP CHOICE in Wakefield Woodlawn: Full Inspection History (5 records)

GRADE A Feb 4, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed. Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated...
Violations: 06A 10E 10F
Jul 16, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit. Cold TCS food item held above 41 Β°F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 Β°F; in...
Violations: 10F 02G 02B
May 23, 2023 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
GRADE B Apr 3, 2023 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 14
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 Β°F. Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow...
Violations: 02B 10E 10F 10B
Apr 25, 2022 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Personal cleanliness inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared. Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140ΒΊ F to 70ΒΊ F or less within 2 hours, and from 70οΏ½...
Violations: 06A 02H 04M 09B 02B 08A
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TOP CHOICE in Wakefield Woodlawn: Frequently Asked Questions

When was TOP CHOICE last inspected?
TOP CHOICE was last inspected on February 4, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
What is TOP CHOICE's current health grade?
TOP CHOICE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
How many health inspections has TOP CHOICE had?
TOP CHOICE has 5 health inspections on record from April 2022 through February 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at TOP CHOICE?
The worst inspection score recorded at TOP CHOICE was 19 points on July 16, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
Has TOP CHOICE ever received a Grade C?
No. TOP CHOICE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.