Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
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Score
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2017. The most recent visit was on Jul 17, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-70 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND CREAM CHEESE MIX, 1/2 POUND GREEK YOGURT, 5 POUNDS OF CUSTARD PASTRIES, AND 5 POUNDS TIRAMISU ($75) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK USE BARE HAND TO PICK UP TORTILLAS AND BEGIN TO DRESS THOSE TORTILLAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED 2 TORTILLA'S AND 1 OZ OF GUACAMOLE ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE HAND WASHING SINK TO FILL UP PAN OF VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. EMPLOYEE MOVED TO PREP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON THEIR PERSONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP SINK AND HAND SINK IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF REPAIR. HAND SINK IS LOOSE TO TOUCH AND HANDLE IS MISSING FROM PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINKS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED ABOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES USE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE PERSONAL FOOD AND ARTICLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN AREA ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Jan 16, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 9, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE PASTRY CASE, PASTRY CASE WAS EMPTIED AND 4POUNDS OF VARIETY OF PASTRY VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH $125.00. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 12/26/24 & 1/6/2025 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (*BEEF BURGERS, *EGGS ANY STYLE, *STEAK) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU THAT READS *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. * *THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#59
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Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 (CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY REQUIREMENTS) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2609696 DATED FOR 12/26/19 WHERE A ONE WEEK GRACE WAS GRANTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION# 59
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AND STAKED UP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
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Dec 26, 2024
Routine
7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN THE FOLLING AREAS: AT THE COFFEE BAR, EMPTY PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. NOTED IN REAR PREP HAND WASH SINK OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING CUTTING BOARD AND KNIVES AT HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO STOP THIS PRACTICE SO THAT HAND WASH SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE- COS
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS .INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS (EX: SUNNY SIDE EGGS, SALMON AND POACHED EGGS ON MENU). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS"(REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PROHIBITED ANIMAL (DOG) ON SITE IN THE FACILITY. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS MADE AWARE THAT SUCH ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANIMAL FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. DOG WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2597977 CONDUCTED ON 07/24/2024. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#39) 3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. (47)4-101.19: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR AND STAKED UP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AT 61.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. UNIT SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. BASE COOLER UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 6 DRAWER BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP TO BE IMPROPER: 5# EGGS AT 68.7F, 7# CHICKEN SAUSAGE LINK AT 60.7F, 10# PAR-COOKED POTATOES AT 63.5F, 9# CORNBEEF HASH AT 61.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $375.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK AT THE COFFEE BAR, BLOCKED BY SHELF, NOTED IN REAR PREP HAND WASH SINK FOUND WITH STRAINER FILLED WITH BLUEBERRIES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELF AND STRAINER WITH BLUEBERRIES SO THAT HAND WASH SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANELS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE BASE COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED IN REAR PREP, INACCURATE READING E-1 AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a food handler preparing a sandwich without using gloves touching bread, sliced tomatoes, cheese with his bare hands. Instructed manager not to allow bare hands contact with such food items. Priority violation 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hot water provided to dish washing area hand wash sink, instructed manager to provide hot and cold running water to all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No test strip on site for low temp chlorine dish washing machine. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Found several bags of cooked TCS foods 30 lbs of (chicken salad, Hummus, soups) held in walk-in cooler for more than 24hrs with no discard date. Food items brought from other restaurant's kitchen. Instructed manager to provide discard dates. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $300.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Improper thawing, observed a food handler thawing frozen deli meat at counter top(room temperature) instructed to thaw TCS foods according to health code, i.e.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.
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Dec 7, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2554270 dated on 4-13-22 for violation #60( 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) previous violation not corrected from report#2510273 dated 5/25/21 for violation #10 (OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN). instructed to correct violations within correctional date. Priority violation 7-42-090.
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Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS foods held at improper temperature. Found 3 lbs of corned beef hash( cooked potatoes with corned beef) held at 58.4f at prep table too close to grill. instructed to keep all TCS foods held at proper temperature. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $25.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink at front prep area, stack of cups and utensils placed in hand wash sink basin. instructed to keep hand wash sinks free from any obstruction. priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: previous violation not corrected from report#2510273 dated 5/25/21 for violation #10 (OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN) instructed to correct violations within given time frame. priority foundation violation 7-38-042.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled(sugar), instructed to label and maintain.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Clear deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: broken prep cooler door gaskets, instructed to replace.
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May 25, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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May 21, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BIKE IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM PREP AREA.
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May 18, 2021
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND/OR DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER IN COOKING AREA OF PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F INSIDE 3 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST MAINTAIN AMBEINT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. ALL TCS FOODS REMOVED FROM COOLER. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER IN COOKING AREA OF REAR PREP. FOUND COOKED PEPPERS @ 47.6F; EGGS @ 47.9F; BEEF @ 46.9F; AND HAM @ 48.0F. INSTRCUTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (IN USE) NOT MAINTAINED. MEASURED 0PPM OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER INSIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A MEANS TO SANITIZE UTENSILS INSIDE DISH MACHINE. MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DEDICATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE HAND SINK WITH PLUMBED HOT/COLD WATER; SOAP/PAPER TOWELS; AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5/8/19 POSTED IN FACILITY. MUST POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT (7/6/20) IN FACILITY. OPERATOR GIVEN CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BIKE IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM PREP AREA.
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32
Jul 6, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, DELI MEAT....) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, SUGAR, FLOUR... INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND AND MAINTAIN,
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: A CARD BOARD IS USED AS A BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN UTENSILS RACK AND GARBAGE CAN, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SURFACE THAT CAN BE CLEANED
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May 8, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND FAIL TO EXECUTE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING CROISSANTS WITH BARE HANDS IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING GREEN PEPPER WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING PHONE IN KITCHEN THEN PROCEEDING TO COOK IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT HANDWASHING BETWEEN THE TWO ACTIVITIES. INFORMED FACILITY NOT TO USE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND REVIEWED PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE THAT VERIFIES THE WRITTEN PROCEDURE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE, AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE ICE BIN STORED WITH THE HANDLE OF THE ICE SCOOP IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. MUST PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED TO PREVENT SOURCES OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING COVER AND MAKE TIGHT FITTED AT MENS WASHROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTARINTS AT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 9, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOODS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT COFFEE STATION . INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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86
Mar 14, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 7, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP FRONT DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING.
8
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN FACILITY.
9
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER LINES RUNNING ABOVE DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cupitol Coffee & Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cupitol Coffee & Eatery on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cupitol Coffee & Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Cupitol Coffee & Eatery.
Has Cupitol Coffee & Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cupitol Coffee & Eatery have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cupitol Coffee & Eatery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cupitol Coffee & Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cupitol Coffee & Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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