Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Cupitol
135 N Clinton, Chicago 60661 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
May 6, 2026
9
Inspections on record
4
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on May 6, 2026
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TOP SHELF OF TWO LARGE BREAD SHELVES IN THE MAIN BAKING AREA INADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OVERHEAD COVER OR OTHER SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY PROTECT BREAD ON TOP SHELF OF BREAD SHELVES FROM DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
- #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WAREWASHING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPERLY RINSING EQUIPMENT AFTER WASHING AND PRIOR TO SANITIZING STEP. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RINSE ALL EQUIPMENT FOLLOWING WASHING AND PRIOR TO SANITIZING STEP DURING WAREWASHING IN ORDER TO ENSURE CLEANING CHEMICALS ARE REMOVED AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 21, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 8, 2021 | License | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Cupitol — questions
- Did Cupitol pass its last health inspection?
- Cupitol at 135 N Clinton was inspected on May 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 9 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Cupitol?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TOP SHELF OF TWO LARGE BREAD SHELVES IN THE MAIN BAKING AREA INADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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