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Ground Up Cafe

144-146 S Dearborn St, Chicago 60603 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 13, 2026

1

Inspections on record

1

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 13, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DINING/LOBBY & CENTER BOTTOM DOUBLE EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
  2. #53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN UPPER WALL ABOVE MOP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 13, 2026LicensePassRisk 2 (Medium)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Ground Up Cafe — questions

Did Ground Up Cafe pass its last health inspection?
Ground Up Cafe at 144-146 S Dearborn St was inspected on Feb 13, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Ground Up Cafe?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DINING/LOBBY & CENTER BOTTOM DOUBLE EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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