Canvass
Aug 19, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Raise The Cup Cafe/ Rocky's Bar & Grill
1801 W Jackson Blvd
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
10 inspectionsLicense
Aug 18, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source
License
Aug 18, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS ITEMS SUCH AS 6 GALLONS OF HALF AND HALF AND 4 GALLONS OF WHOLE MILK FOUND STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE RAISE THE CUP CAFE ON THE FIRST FLOOR. HALF AND HALF OF TEMPERATURE WAS 49.6F AND THE MILK WAS FOUND AT 49.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING FOOD MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 33LBS AT $195 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE RAISE THE CUP CAFE FOUND AT TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source
License
Aug 11, 2026
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source
License
Apr 21, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 21, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s 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
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PANS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 22, 2026
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Recent Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jan 13, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s 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
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 13, 2026 · Original Source
License
Dec 1, 2025
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source