RestaurantLicence 61624

Grand Rising Cafe

2632 E 75th St, Chicago 60649

Latest verdictPassFeb 4, 2026 · 8 months ago

Inspections12since Nov 8, 2024

Fail rate63.6%7 of 11 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass36%
Conditional0%
Fail64%

12 inspections from 2024 to 2026 · hover a mark

20252026

PassFeb 4, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed waterstained ceiling tiles in the rear food prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114 observed old equipment (2 door refrigerator) not turned on. Instructed to remove old equipment or clean.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  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.
FailJan 21, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  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.
2. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  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.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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).
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed waterstained ceiling tiles in the rear food prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles.
5. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  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.
6. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  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.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.114 observed old equipment (2 door refrigerator) not turned on. Instructed to remove old equipment or clean.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  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.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide adequate lighting at all times.
FailNov 26, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  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
2. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  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.
FailNov 20, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  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.
FailNov 12, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  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
FailNov 3, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  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
No verdictOct 27, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  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
2. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  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
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  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
4. 13
  Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
  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
5. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  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
6. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  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
7. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  All reach in and walk in cooler in need of good working thermometers. Instructed to install and maintain
8. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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
9. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Ice machine in need of new cover on ice machine. Instructed to correct to prevent door from opening.
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  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
11. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Observed seepage from rainwater in basement. Instructed manager to correct issued and remove all standing water.
12. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed matteress and other household items in facilities side area instructed manager to remove all rubbish and maintain free of all items.
13. +2 more
FailOct 20, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  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
2. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  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
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  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
4. 13
  Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
  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
5. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  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
6. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  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
7. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  All reach in and walk in cooler in need of good working thermometers. Instructed to install and maintain
8. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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
9. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Ice machine in need of new cover on ice machine. Instructed to correct to prevent door from opening.
10. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  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
11. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  3 compartment sink in need of correcting. System is slow draining instructed to correct and maintain
12. 52
  Sewage & waste water properly disposed
  Observed seepage from rainwater in basement. Instructed manager to correct issued and remove all standing water.
13. +3 more
PassJun 9, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  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.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Cutting boards in need of replacing when deep cuts and stains are present. Instructed to correct and maintain
3. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  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.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Rubber gaskets on reach in coolers and walk in cooler in need of detail cleaning or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain
5. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Faucet on 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Hozzle area is leaking correct and maintain
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors throughout prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
8. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Hood vents in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
9. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  No food handler certificates on site at this time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain at all times.
10. 58
  Allergen training as required
  No allergen certificates on site at time of inspection instructed manager to provide and maintain at all times.
FailMay 23, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  No city of Chicago sanitation certificate on site.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  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
3. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  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
4. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  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.
5. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  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
6. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  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
7. 43
  In-use utensils: properly stored
  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.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Rubber gaskets on reach in coolers and walk in cooler in need of detail cleaning or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain
9. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Cutting boards in need of replacing when deep cuts and stains are present. Instructed to correct and maintain
10. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  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.
11. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
12. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Faucet on 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Hozzle area is leaking correct and maintain
13. +5 more
PassDec 2, 2024Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
PassNov 8, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

496×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
476×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
565×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
24×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
524×
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
544×
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
594×
Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 61624 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.