PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
A CUP OF JOE INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 28, 2023
Complaint
License #2901050
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, SAUSAGE, EGGS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER ARRIVES AT 11:20 AM, ONCE INSPECTION IS COMPLETE.
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE DOG IN THE DINING AREA OF THE RESTAURANT. ALSO NOTED WAS A DOG SITTING IN A DINING CHAIR WITH ITS OWNER INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. NOTED TWO DOGS SITTING IN DINING CHAIRS WITH OWNERS ON OUTDOOR PATIO AREA. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. THE DOGS WERE REMOVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE DOG IN THE DINING AREA OF THE RESTAURANT. ALSO NOTED WAS A DOG SITTING IN A DINING CHAIR WITH ITS OWNER INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. NOTED TWO DOGS SITTING IN DINING CHAIRS WITH OWNERS ON OUTDOOR PATIO AREA. LIVE ANIMALS MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. THE DOGS WERE REMOVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection