Ground up Cafe

144-146 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Ground up Cafe has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Ground up Cafe's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DINING/LOBBY & CENTER BOTTOM DOUBLE EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN UPPER WALL ABOVE MOP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ground up Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ground up Cafe on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Ground up Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ground up Cafe.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ground up Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.