Erin's Cup
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Erin's Cup has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (SALADS, COOKIES, COFFEE, AND OTHER READY TO EAT FOODS) INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAO CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GAS GRILL GRATES WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES AND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2608666, THE FOLLOWING NOTED: OBSERVED 5-8 DROPPINGS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES, 10-12 ON FRONT STROAGE SHELVES, AND 20-25 UNDER HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. UPON REINSPECTION FOUND ACTIVTY OF APPROX 30-35 DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITION PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN HOLDING CABINETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Dec 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5-8 DROPPINGS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES, 10-12 ON FRONT STROAGE SHELVES, AND 20-25 UNDER HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN HOLDING CABINETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
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Nov 2, 2023
License
6 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE THE FAN COVER ON THE FAN ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVER.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RAW WOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN THE CABINET AND STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL AND KEEP A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Erin's Cup last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Erin's Cup on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Erin's Cup?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Erin's Cup.
Has Erin's Cup's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Erin's Cup have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Erin's Cup means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Erin's Cup inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Erin's Cup is inspected around two times per year on average.
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