The Daily Cup

1217 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, The Daily Cup has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Aug 15, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Daily Cup dates to Aug 15, 2011.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The Daily Cup's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2011

Routine

5 minor violations.

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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,LAST SERVICE FROM TERMINIX WAS IN 07-02-10. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY BACK TO SERVICE FACILITY AND PROVIDE REPORT BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. HEARING FOR TICEKET #H000073121-16 WILL BE ON 10-27-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK ON PREP SIDE COUNTER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON TOILET BOWL , EXPOSE HAND SINK ,AND BOTTOM OF REACH IN COOLER.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON FLOORS IN PREP KITCHEN AREA THROUGHOUT ,FLOORS IN TOILET AND IN MOP SINK ROOM. MUST ELEVATE BOXES OF PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Jun 29, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 3, 2010

License

4 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. facilities failed to maintain proper temperatures of 0f or less in freezer at time of license inspection on 6/03/2010.must have proper temperatures in order to pass license inspection.(no citation issued due to license inspection on 6/03/2010).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. above had no proof of pest cotrol service, or log book at time of licence inspection on 6/03/2010.(no citation issued due to license inspection on 6/03/2010).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, counters not clean need detailed cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Daily Cup last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Daily Cup on file is from Aug 15, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Daily Cup?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Daily Cup.

Has The Daily Cup's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Daily Cup have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Daily 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.

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