What is A Cup OF Joe Inc.'s health inspection score?

A Cup OF Joe Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was A Cup OF Joe Inc. last inspected?

A Cup OF Joe Inc. was last inspected on May 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does A Cup OF Joe Inc. have?

A Cup OF Joe Inc. has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is A Cup OF Joe Inc. safe to eat at?

A Cup OF Joe Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does A Cup OF Joe Inc. serve?

A Cup OF Joe Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

A Cup OF Joe Inc.

Name: A Cup OF Joe Inc.
Address: 1309 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 80

1309 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American•Pilsen

Ranked #208 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: May 21, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1309 W 18TH ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Apr

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint1 License

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE PREP AREAS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REFRIGERATOR (CLOSEST TO THE STAIRS) IN THE BASEMENT IS CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
SPRAYER ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPS PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO PASTA SALAD AND DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOUND ALL COOKS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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