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GRAND RISING CAFE

2632 E 75TH ST · Chicago, IL 60649

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630800

Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND RISING CAFE · 2632 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT (2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR) NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.

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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630056

Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND RISING CAFE · 2632 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 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.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT (2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR) NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627723

Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND RISING CAFE · 2632 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 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

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627412

Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND RISING CAFE · 2632 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626925

Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND RISING CAFE · 2632 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 59

    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

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626403

Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND RISING CAFE · 2632 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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 AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. #38 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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN FOLLOWING AREAS, BASEMENT, REAR PREP AREA, CLOSET ACROSS FROM STOVE, AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

Complaint Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626052

Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND RISING CAFE · 2632 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: 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

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF NEW COVER ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO PREVENT DOOR FROM OPENING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM RAINWATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ISSUED AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MATTERESS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS IN FACILITIES SIDE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ALL ITEMS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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 MAINTAIN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  • 62

    COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: 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)

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625604

Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND RISING CAFE · 2632 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: 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

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF NEW COVER ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO PREVENT DOOR FROM OPENING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING. SYSTEM IS SLOW DRAINING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM RAINWATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ISSUED AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MATTERESS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS IN FACILITIES SIDE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ALL ITEMS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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 MAINTAIN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  • 62

    COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: 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)

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618842

Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND RISING CAFE · 2632 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618000

Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND RISING CAFE · 2632 E 75TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN DEEP CUTS AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOZZLE AREA IS LEAKING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608223

Location recorded for this inspection · GRAND RISING CAFE · 2632 E 75TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607155

Location recorded for this inspection · L & G RESTAURANT · 2632 E 75TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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132 of 170 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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