CUPITOL COFFEE . EATERY

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#59

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: SEE VIOLATION# 59

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLPAPER IN WOMENS & MENS BATHROOMS PEELING OFF, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#60

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER DRIPPING WATER INTO EMPTY 6" HOTEL PAN, PLACED ON TOP OF BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION#60

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BASE COOLER EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE DISPLAY LOCATED IN REAR PREP, INACCURATE READING E-1 AND NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No test strip on site for low temp chlorine dish washing machine. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers not labeled(sugar), instructed to label and maintain.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Clear deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: broken prep cooler door gaskets, instructed to replace.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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).