FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
GRAND RISING CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
November 12, 2025
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #61624
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 12, 2025. The inspection type was "Complaint Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 1 violation during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #59
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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 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. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
Why This Matters
Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.
Food Code Requirement
Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.
Specific Requirements
Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 7-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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