Cup of Joe
6806 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 21, 2026
Cup of Joe was last inspected on September 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
September 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in rear dry storage room. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation system on premises inadequate. Observed smoky atmosphere and cooking equipment (small flat-top grill) not contained under ventilation hood. Instructed person in charge all cooking equipment must be located under ventilation hood for proper removal of smoke/fumes.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged vertical doorframe next to the back door. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed gap in between pipe and wall in the toilet room. Instructed to seal as a means to prevent entry of pests and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing hotwater knob on 3-comp sink. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with verifiable sanitation manager training.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2577755 not corrected: #47-observed door handle in poor repair on refrigerator and damaged door gaskets on chest freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. #53-observed washroom door not self-closing in rear prep area. Instructed manager to install self-closing device on washroom door. #55-observed debris on the floor along walls behind the chest freezer and refrigerator. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid original city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that original city of chicago sanitation, as well as certified manager, must be on site at all times tcs foods (eggs)are being prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use containers not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all multi-use equipment and utensils to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed sngle use containers not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single use articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed door handle in poor repair on refrigerator and damaged door gaskets on chest freezer. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed washroom door not self-closing in rear prep area. Instructed manager to install self-closing device on washroom door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor along walls behind chest freezer and refrigerator. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear exit door not protected, approx 1/4 inch gap at bottom. Instd to rodent proof/protect same and have tight fitting
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop handle in ice. Instd store properly (handle not touching ice)
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of chest freezer and interior of small upright cooler/freezer combo with excessive ice accumulation. Instd to remove excessive ice and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self closing (located in prep area). Instd to correct and maintain same
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Missing proper barrier inbetween customer area and the following: food prep area, customer toilet room, exposed equipment, and rear door leading to customer outside seating and parking. Instd to provide permanent proper barrier (ie wall and door) to prevent contamination priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Large multi use equipment on site unable to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide larger sink for equipment to fully submerge in basins of 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation 7-38-025
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Missing chemical test kit for sanitizer quarternary ammonium. Instd to obtain and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No utility sink on site. Instd to provide with hot/cold running water under city pressure
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: No grease trap at 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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