Ancient Grounds
The health department has logged four inspections at Ancient Grounds, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ancient Grounds last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ancient Grounds on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ancient Grounds?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ancient Grounds.
Has Ancient Grounds' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ancient Grounds have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ancient Grounds means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ancient Grounds inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ancient Grounds is inspected around two times per year on average.