What is Grand Rising Cafe's health inspection score?

Grand Rising Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Grand Rising Cafe last inspected?

Grand Rising Cafe was last inspected on February 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Grand Rising Cafe have?

Grand Rising Cafe has 73 total violations across 21 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Grand Rising Cafe safe to eat at?

Grand Rising Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Grand Rising Cafe serve?

Grand Rising Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Grand Rising Cafe

Name: Grand Rising Cafe
Address: 2632 E 75TH ST, Chicago, 60649
Rating: 81

2632 E 75TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/4/2026

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Cafe•Chicago

Ranked #727 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 69% of cafe restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+10 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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

10 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

10 high priority

6 intermediate

13 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

4 inspections

5 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Feb 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass5 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT (2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR) NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE A STOVE/OVEN UNIT THAT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE/OVEN UNIT. 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med6 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE NOT ON SITE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WAS PRESENTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE THAT TAKES TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
5-402.13 OBSERVED WASTEWATER LEAKING FROM THE WALL AND FROM THE WASTEWATER PIPE IN THE BASEMENT AND WASTEWATER ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THOSE TWO LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASTEWATER IS CONVEY PROPERLY AND DOES NOT LEAK OUT OF THE WALL AND WASTEWATER PIPE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED TWO OVERFLOWING OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OUTSIDE OF THE GATED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND INSIDE OF THE GATED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND NEVER ALLOW GARBAGE TO ACCUMULATE ON THE GROUND.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT (2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR) NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-304.11 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION ABOVE A STOVE/OVEN UNIT THAT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE/OVEN UNIT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTEWATER ALL ALONG BASEMENT AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE AND DRY GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTEWATER AND CORRECT ISSUE. MUST PROVIDE RECIEPT FROM PLUMBER FOR ALL WORK CONDUCTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 11/12/25 NOT CORRECTED, REPORT #2626925. VIOLATION #38 OVER 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER GRILL IN KITCHEN AND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN BOTH SECTIONS OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. NEW RECEIPT FROM PEST CONTROL MUST HAVE A DATE OF TODAY OR LATER. VIOLATION #47 CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DEEP GROVES AND STAINS. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS NEED REPLACING. VIOLATION #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. VIOLATIONS REMAIN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 11/12/25 NOT CORRECTED, REPORT #2626925. VIOLATION #38 OVER 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER GRILL IN KITCHE AND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN BOTH SECTIONS OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. NEW RECEIPT FROM PEST CONTROL MUST HAVE A DATE OF TODAY OR LATER. VIOLATION #47 CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN NEED OF REPLACING DUE TO DEEP GROVES AND STAINS. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS NEED REPLACING. VIOLATION #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM 11/3/25 REPORT 2626403 NOT CORRECTED: 38 MICE DROPPINGS IN OVEN NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL, ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING LINE, UNDER BOOTHS IN DINING, AREA, ON STORAGE SHELVES. LIVE BABY ROACH NOTED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, ROACH ACTVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL RECEIPT FROM TODAYS DATE OR AFTER 47 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #47 RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 51 FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. NOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #55 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILL

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT OCTOBER 20TH, 2025. REPORT #2625604 #60, VIOLATION #47 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #47 RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51 FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. NOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #55 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. #56 HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. #58 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #59 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

5 High3 Med6 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

13/100inspection score

−77 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
AT START OF INSPECTION PERSON AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WERE ON SITE. DURING THE INSPECTION PROCESS CERTIFICATE HOLDER LEFT AND NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE REMAINED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY MUST HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT PREP HANDSINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED MANAGER CORRECT ON SITE
13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED A BOX OF WHITE POTATOES AND A BUCKET OF SWEET POTATOES THAT WERE IN POOR CONDITION, SPOILAGE ON POTATOES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN FOOD FRESH AND WHOLESOME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FRONT REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURES. WALK IN COOLER 57.8, REACHIN COOLER 52.8 DEGREES. COOLERS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND NOT USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: WHOLE EGGS 47.0, BUCKET OF EGGS 47.4, PANCAKE BATTER 47.4, CHOPPED TOMATOES 46.3, CHOPPED SAUSAGES/HAM MIX 48.3, ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $100 50 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROLL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FLY FREE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF NEW COVER ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO PREVENT DOOR FROM OPENING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALKIN COOLER AND ALL REACHIN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL MOLD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM RAINWATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ISSUED AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED MATTERESS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS IN FACILITIES SIDE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ALL ITEMS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 23, 2025 REPORT #2618000 #47 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #47 RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51 FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. NOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #55 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. #56 HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. #58 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.#59 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING IN FACILITY DUE TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)

Base deductions−77 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

5 High3 Med7 Basic

15 total2 risk factors

11/100inspection score

−79 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
AT START OF INSPECTION PERSON AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WERE ON SITE. DURING THE INSPECTION PROCESS CERTIFICATE HOLDER LEFT AND NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE REMAINED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY MUST HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT PREP HANDSINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AT FRONT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED MANAGER CORRECT ON SITE
13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
OBSERVED A BOX OF WHITE POTATOES AND A BUCKET OF SWEET POTATOES THAT WERE IN POOR CONDITION, SPOILAGE ON POTATOES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN FOOD FRESH AND WHOLESOME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FRONT REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURES. WALK IN COOLER 57.8, REACHIN COOLER 52.8 DEGREES. COOLERS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND NOT USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: WHOLE EGGS 47.0, BUCKET OF EGGS 47.4, PANCAKE BATTER 47.4, CHOPPED TOMATOES 46.3, CHOPPED SAUSAGES/HAM MIX 48.3, ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $100 50 POUNDS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF HOUSE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROLL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FLY FREE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF NEW COVER ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO PREVENT DOOR FROM OPENING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALKIN COOLER AND ALL REACHIN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL MOLD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. SYSTEM IS SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM RAINWATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ISSUED AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED MATTERESS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS IN FACILITIES SIDE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ALL ITEMS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 23, 2025 REPORT #2618000 #47 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #47 RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #49 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51 FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. NOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN, #55 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. #56 HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. #58 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.#59 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING IN FACILITY DUE TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 (C)

Base deductions−79 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED A PAN WITH CLEAN UTENSILS FOR SERVICE BEING STORED UNDER FLATTOP GRILL. FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL AREA ARE FALLING ONTO CLEAN UTENSILS NOW SOILING THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−20 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High1 Med11 Basic

17 total3 risk factors

8/100inspection score

−77 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. IE...EGGS, GRITS, OATMEAL, PORK MEATS ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. CERTIFICATE WAS GIVEN WHEN OWNER/MANAGER ARRIVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER TRIED TO FIND KIT BUT NOT FOUND AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE KIT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AT ICE CHUTE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE USING THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED 2 DIFFERANT PANS OF COOKED POTATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. PAN 1 ON HOT LINE 113 DEGREES, PAN 2 ON PREP TABLE 95 DEGREES ALL POTATOES WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. 5 LBS $20 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (11)

−22 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED A PAN WITH CLEAN UTENSILS FOR SERVICE BEING STORED UNDER FLATTOP GRILL. FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL AREA ARE FALLING ONTO CLEAN UTENSILS NOW SOILING THEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITIZED AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OPEN WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ADDITIONAL PICK UPS OR ADDITIONAL DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−77 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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70 – 84
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