Raise the Cup Cafe/ Rocky's Bar & Grill

1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2026, Raise the Cup Cafe/ Rocky's Bar & Grill has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS BEVERAGES ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA OF THE CAFE. FOUND TWO STAINLESS STEEL PITCHERS WITH WHOLE MILK (48.0F), AND HALF AND HALF (50.0F) OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE DINING AREA. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 7LBS AT $10 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2026
Recent Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED BOTH RESTAURANTS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHINGS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2026
License
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN ROCKY'S BAR AND GRILL ON THE SECOND FLOOR NOT SET UP AND ABLE TO BE INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED UNIT MUST BE COMPLETELY SET UP, SO THAT THE UNIT CAN BE INSPECTED. UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL INSPECTED BY CDPH. UNIT TAGGED, PLEASE READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH RESTAURANTS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHINGS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raise the Cup Cafe/ Rocky's Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raise the Cup Cafe/ Rocky's Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raise the Cup Cafe/ Rocky's Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Raise the Cup Cafe/ Rocky's Bar & Grill.

Has Raise the Cup Cafe/ Rocky's Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raise the Cup Cafe/ Rocky's Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Raise the Cup Cafe/ Rocky's Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.