The Cuptown

1435 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for The Cuptown. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2023. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The Cuptown's record stops at Dec 18, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2023

License

6 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING BRACKETS AND WOODEN PROPS UNDER THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDES A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE AND ESPRESSO MACHINES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: HOLES IN THE FLOOR AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT SUCH AS PILED WOOD ETC. MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PLASTIC, SHATTERPROOF, OR SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ALL PREP AREAS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDES PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cuptown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cuptown on file is from Dec 18, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cuptown?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cuptown.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Cuptown means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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