Cupitol failed a health inspection

Cupitol

Restaurant

135 N Clinton, Chicago, IL 60661

West Loop

Apr 29, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Heavy rodent infestation with droppings and dead cockroaches found in storage and office areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

Approximately 20-25 rodent droppings discovered on the floor beneath unused equipment in the rear dry storage area; pest control service required.
Five dead cockroaches found beneath unused electronic equipment in the rear office closet.
Bread on top shelf of baking area inadequately protected from dust and debris contamination.
Food employees not properly rinsing equipment after washing and before sanitizing at the 3-compartment sink.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S), AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR ABATEMENT GUIDANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH UNUSED ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OFFICE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE MONITORING FOR REMOVAL OF DEAD INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS.