Did Rao Family Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Rao Family Restaurant at 6347 W Grand Ave was inspected on Feb 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Rao Family Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONT

What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Rao Family Restaurant

6347 W Grand Ave, Chicago 60639 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 24, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 24, 2026

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
#44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DISHWASHER ON PREMISES COVERED WITH CLOTH TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE AREA AND ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, OR RETURNABLES LITTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EX. TRASH, SHOPPING CARTS, EMPTY BUCKETS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A MENTIONED AREAS SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FANS, PIPE/CONDUITS, WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED INCREASED CLEANING FREQUENCY.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Feb 24, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 27, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 12, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 3, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2019	Complaint Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 13, 2019	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 7, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 27, 2016	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Rao Family Restaurant — questions

Did Rao Family Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Rao Family Restaurant at 6347 W Grand Ave was inspected on Feb 24, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 13 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Rao Family Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONT
What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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