Grand Rising Cafe

May 23, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 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
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 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
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 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. • 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
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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
code 21
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: 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.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN • 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. • RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 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
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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