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Zoup!

177 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
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Last inspected: May 10, 2018
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Zoup! has six inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The latest inspection on file is from May 10, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since May 10, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Zoup! is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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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
May 10, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE PLASTIC SPOONS AND FORK NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A WAY WHERE IT'S PICKED UP BY THE HANDLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT ABOVE ICE MAKER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
90
Sep 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET TORN ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE TALL 3 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBIRS UNDER SHELVING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRICTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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86
Jan 31, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SODA NOZZLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
42
86
Apr 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor tiles that were damaged/broken by exposed hand sink in rear prep area, shall be replaced/repaired. Floors under heavy equipment, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
90
Jun 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE CEILING VENT FAN LOCATED ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR DENTED CORNER WALL COVING AT THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REMOVE TAPE.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPETION.
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90
Oct 24, 2014
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zoup! last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zoup! on file is from May 10, 2018. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zoup!?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zoup!.

Has Zoup!'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zoup! have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zoup! 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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